Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: A pilot comparative effectiveness trial.
Venerina Johnston; Elise M Gane; Wendy Brown; Bill Vicenzino; Genevieve N Healy; Nicholas Gilson; Michelle D Smith
Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations plus advice, with or without exercise, on back pain and sitting time in office workers at risk of low back pain (LBP). Eligible participants (n = 29/169; 17% overall) were randomized to receive a sit-stand workstation and advice with (n = 16) or without (n = 13) progressive resistance exercise training for 4-weeks. Feasibility (recruitment, acceptability, adherence) and impact (LBP severity during a standardized standing task, workplace-sitting time) were assessed. Intervention acceptability (87.5% very satisfied) was good and adherence (60% completed all 12 exercise sessions) was satisfactory. Maximum LBP severity (mean difference of -1.3 (-2.0, -0.6) and workplace sitting time (82.7-99.3 min/8-hr workday reduction) were similarly reduced in both groups. The introduction of a sit-stand workstation with advice was feasible and achieved similar outcomes for LBP and workplace sitting time when administered with or without exercise.
| Journal | APPLIED ERGONOMICS |
| ISSN | 1872-9126 |
| Published | 01 Apr 2019 |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue | |
| Pages | 82-89 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.12.006 |
| Type | Comparative Study | Journal Article | Randomized Controlled Trial |
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