Trial reportInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2011
Myofeedback training and intensive muscular strength training to decrease pain and improve work ability among female workers on long-term sick leave with neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Telerehabilitation for neck pain.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Helping People on Sick Leave to Return to Work: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2024Pooled it
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- Exercises for mechanical neck disorders.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Biofeedback in rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2013Pooled it
- Effectiveness of combined aerobic exercise and neck-specific exercise compared to neck-specific exercise alone on work ability in neck pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2021Trial
- High-intensity strength training improves function of chronically painful muscles: case-control and RCT studies.BioMed research international · 2014Trial
- Effects on musculoskeletal pain, work ability and sickness absence in a 1-year randomised controlled trial among cleaners.BMC public health · 2011Trial
- Importance of frequency and intensity of strength training for work ability among physical therapists.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Review
- Clinical and radiological outcomes of kinesiotaping in patients with chronic neck pain: A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2020Article
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- Outcomes of an interdisciplinary work rehabilitation program.Work (Reading, Mass.) · 2019Article
- The effect of diaphragm training on lumbar stabilizer muscles: a new concept for improving segmental stability in the case of low back pain.Journal of pain research · 2018Article
- Women with Neck Pain on Long-Term Sick Leave-Approaches Used in the Return to Work Process: A Qualitative Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2017Article
- Surface Electromyographic (SEMG) Biofeedback for Chronic Low Back Pain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2016Review
- Exploring the diversity of conceptualizations of work (dis)ability: a scoping review of published definitions.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2014Article
- Evidence of Physiotherapy Interventions for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.ISRN Pain · 2013Review
- Stress management as an adjunct to physical therapy for chronic neck pain.Physical therapy · 2012Article
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Abstract
unlabelledThe theoretical framework is that muscle tension in the neck is related to insufficient muscular rest and is a risk factor for chronic pain and reduced work ability. Promoting muscle strength and muscle rest may increase work ability and reduce neck pain.
objectivesTo test whether myofeedback training or intensive strength training leads to decreased pain and increased work ability in women on long-term sick leave.
methodsThis is a randomized controlled trial of two 1-month interventions with myofeedback or muscular strength training in the home environment. Female human service organization workers (n = 60) on long-term (>60 days) sick leave and with chronic neck pain were followed with self-reported and laboratory-observed data of health, pain, muscular activation, and work ability, at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after baseline.
resultsFor both intervention groups, pain was lowered over time compared with the control group. Decreased pain and muscular activity was associated with increased self-rated work ability and with laboratory-observed work ability at 3-month follow-up. Decreased pain was also associated with increased self-rated work ability at 1-month follow-up. Muscular strength training was associated with increased self-rated work ability and mental health. Myofeedback was associated with increased observed work ability and self- rated vitality.
conclusionsThe two interventions showed positive results, suggesting that they could be developed for use in health care practice to address pain and work ability. The intensive muscular strength training program, which is both easy to conduct at home and easy to coach, was associated with increased work ability.
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