Physiotherapist-Supervised Online Exercise in Remote White-Collar Workers
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Online exercise program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Pain, Functional Performance. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Effect of a Physiotherapist-Supervised Online Exercise Program on Pain and Functional Performance in Remote White-Collar Workers
Overview
This study evaluates the effects of a physiotherapist-guided online exercise program on pain and functional performance in remote white-collar workers. It is designed as a prospective single-arm study to provide preliminary evidence on the clinical effectiveness of the intervention.
Detailed description
The expansion of remote working has increased interest in digital health approaches that can be delivered in the home setting. Among these, physiotherapist-supervised online exercise programs may offer an individualized and accessible intervention model, as they can be delivered through technological devices and tailored to each participant's physical needs.
Remote white-collar workers are often exposed to prolonged sitting, desk-based work, and limited movement during the day. These conditions can contribute to postural impairments and adverse musculoskeletal outcomes, including pain, reduced flexibility, decreased muscle performance, and limitations in daily functioning. Common postural deviations in desk-based workers include forward head posture, rounded shoulders, increased thoracic kyphosis, and reduced lumbar curvature. Such problems may negatively affect both physical comfort and functional performance.
Telerehabilitation-based exercise interventions can improve access to physiotherapy services while allowing participants to engage in structured exercise sessions without leaving their home or work environment. In this context, the present study is designed to evaluate the effects of a physiotherapist-supervised online exercise program on pain intensity and functional performance in remote white-collar workers and to provide preliminary evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of this intervention model. Participants will undergo a six-week online exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist, consisting of two sessions per week, with each session lasting 40-50 minutes. Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional performance will be evaluated using the sit-up test, lateral bridge test, and bilateral squat test.
Interventions
- Other Online exercise program
The online exercise intervention in this study will consist of a structured program including a warm-up period, shoulder girdle stabilization exercises, stretching exercises for the upper and lower extremities, back extensor strengthening, lower-extremity balance and coordination training, and a cool-down period. All exercises will be delivered in an online setting under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Each exercise will be performed in two sets of 10 repetitions. The intervention will be
Primary outcome measures
- Change in Pain intensity [Time frame: Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program]
- Change in lower-extremity functional strength and endurance [Time frame: Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program]
- Change in core muscle endurance [Time frame: Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program]
- Change in abdominal and hip flexor muscle strength and endurance [Time frame: Baseline and the end of the 6 weeks exercise program]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- White-collar individuals who have been working remotely for at least 3 months
- Aged 18 years or older
- Having low back pain and/or neck pain related to the remote working process, or reporting a perceived postural disorder
- Having a sedentary lifestyle
Exclusion criteria
- History of chronic disease
- Presence of a neurological or psychiatric disorder
- Visual or hearing impairment
- Inability to cooperate with the study procedures
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07501767 · 25.01.2024/26