Open AccessEffect of workplace- versus home-based physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among healthcare workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Markus Due Jakobsen,
Emil Sundstrup,
Mikkel Brandt,
Kenneth Jay,
Per Aagaard,
Lars L. Andersen
Publication year - 2015
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.3479
Subject(s) - physical therapy , medicine , randomized controlled trial , confidence interval , surgery
Numerous studies has shown that regular physical exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, but the optimal setting to achieve high adherence and effectiveness remains unknown. This study investigated the effect of workplace versus home-based physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among healthcare workers.