Open AccessWorkplace strength training prevents deterioration of work ability among workers with chronic pain and work disability: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Emil Sundstrup,
Markus Due Jakobsen,
Mikkel Brandt,
Kenneth Jay,
Roger Persson,
Per Aagaard,
Lars L. Andersen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.3419
Subject(s) - physical therapy , medicine , randomized controlled trial , psychological intervention , confidence interval , chronic pain , human factors and ergonomics , work (physics) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , poison control , nursing , surgery , mechanical engineering , environmental health , engineering
Imbalance between work demands and individual resources can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and reduced work ability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two contrasting interventions on work ability among slaughterhouse workers with chronic pain and work disability.