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Regular gym
workouts with
computer ergonomics
on posture
A cross sectional comparative study
Introduction Sample 2
Computers play an increasingly important role in every perspective.
As days pass by, the utility of computers plays a major role in our daily life.
Nowadays, it is practically impossible to find an office without a computer
workstation.
The need to use computers increases as computer technology advances and
softwares are being developed.
As a result, occupational health and safety problems are continuously
increasing.
This, obviously, can lead to reduced performance and dissatisfaction.
The number of Indian internet users is expected to increase by 45% in the
next five years to 900 million in 2025 from around 622 million in 2020,
according to the IAMAI(Internet and Marketing Association of India) 2020
report.
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IMPACT
Musculoskeletal disorders are associated with
high costs to employers such as absenteeism,
lost productivity, and increased health care,
disability, and worker’s compensation costs.
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CONSIDERATION ON WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS ON HEALTH CARE
Work‐related musculoskeletal
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disorders (MSDs) are the most
common occupational disorders
around the world and have been
recognized as a problem since
the 17th century (Ramazzini
1964).
Work‐related upper limb musculoskeletal
disorders (WRULDs) are MSDs of the
neck and upper limbs, which include the
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shoulders, upper arms, elbows, forearms,
wrists, and hands (Buckle 1999). The
prevalence of WRULDs varies
considerably across occupations and
working populations.
The annual prevalence of neck pain in
the working population ranged from 19%
to 48% (Buckle 1999; Cote 2008).
Other studies found the prevalence of
upper limb pain in the working
population to range from 12% to 30%
(Bernard 1997; Buckle 1999; Engels 1996;
Smith 2004).
WRULDs can be divided into specific
conditions which include tendon‐
related disorders, peripheral‐nerve
entrapment, neurovascular/vascular
disorders, and joint/joint‐capsule
disorders or non‐specific conditions
where the main complaint is pain or
tenderness, or both, with limited or no
pathological findings (Buckle 1997;
Yassi 1997).
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Primary objective – To find out the effect of
resisted exercises combined with workplace
ergonomics on body posture.
Novelty – Numerous studies have described and have
analyzed the effect of ergonomics in response to body
posture. Currently, there is no study that evaluated the
effect of resisted exercises combined with workplace
ergonomics. Thus, the aim of the present study was to
validate the role of exercises in maintaining good
posture.

Perspective
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STUDY DESIGN
A cross-sectional comparative study.
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STUDY SETTING
QualComm India Pvt Ltd – CDC.
STUDY DURATION – 4 months.
SAMPLING
100 computer employees who
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fulfilled the predetermined inclusive
and exclusive criteria were selected
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and divided into two groups by a
simple random sampling method.
Each group consists of 50
individuals.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
The person works with the computer more
than 8 hours a day
Age group between 24 and 40
Both sexes were included
Person who can able to do regular muscle
workouts for 6 days a week
Person with the RULA score between 2 and 7
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Person with known history of degeneration
Person with severe deformity
History of spinal or cranial surgery
The person with cardiovascular impairments
Recent fractures
Current pregnancy
Spondylolisthesis
The person who cannot schedule
themselves with regular workouts
Unwilling subjects
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Variables6
Independent variables
Workouts
Ergonomics
Dependent variables
Level of musculoskeletal disorders
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OPERATIONAL TOOLS6
RULA (Rapid upperlimb assessment )
A single-page worksheet was used to evaluate required body posture,
force, and repetition.
Based on the evaluations, scores were entered for each body region in
section A for the arm and wrist, and section B for the neck and trunk.
After the data for each region was collected and scored, tables on the
form are then used to compile the risk factor variables, generating a
single score that represents the level of MSD risk.
Score 1-2 indicates negligible risk and no action required whereas, the
score of 6-7 indicates high-risk damage and implementation needed
immediately.
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PROCEDURE
Subjects who are working with computers were selected for this study.
They were clearly explained about the study.
All the subjects were included in the study following suitable inclusion and
exclusion criteria and allocated into two groups by using a simple random sampling
method with a fixed sample size of 50 in each group.
Subjects were clearly instructed about the study and those who were able to
follow the regimen were selected.
100 subjects were selected and divided into two groups.
Informed consent was obtained from all the participants, they were advised to
withdraw from the study at any point of time.
All the subjects then completed a thorough physical examination by a therapist.
Following the physical examination, participants were assessed about their risk of
musculoskeletal disorders using the Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) scale.
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EXPERIMENTAL CONTROL GROUP
GROUP
50 subjects in this group 50 subjects in this group
underwent regular gym workouts were explained about
routine concentrating on computer ergonomics and
50 subjects in this group were explained about computer ergonomics and were advised to follow
different
the same when they muscle groups
are working incomputers
with a were advised
all through the shift.to follow the
week. same when they are working
 And they were instructed to with computers all through
follow the computer ergonomics the shift.
when they are dealing with
computers all through the shift.
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EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Lessening of MSD risk factors in regards to the RULA scale.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:
Mean difference of pre-test and post-test within Group A and
Group B in regards to RULA scale.
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The study was conducted for the duration of four months and all the
participants underwent the same duration.
This study included 100 subjects of which 71 were men and 29 were
women.
Subjects were divided into two groups by simple random sampling
regardless of gender difference.
The participants from Group A were instructed to follow the
workplace ergonomics and gym workouts routine as well. Participants
from Group B were instructed to follow the workplace ergonomics
alone.
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Participants were randomly divided into two groups and all underwent
physical assessment.
RULA score was calculated and the values were noted.
The Mean values of pretest values of Group A on the RULA scale were
5.08 (SD -1.0069). The Mean values of pretest values of Group B on the
RULA scale were 5.12(SD - 1.0028).
The Mean values of Posttest values of Group A on the RULA scale
were 3.08 (SD - 1.0069) and the mean values of post-test values of
Group B were 4.84 (SD – 0.997).
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The levels of pretest and posttest values of RULA scores of both the
Groups were compared within the groups.
The mean difference of pre and post-test RULA score of Group A was
2.00 whereas the mean difference of pre and post-test values of Group
B was 0.28.
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CONCLUSION

There was a significant reduction of RULA scores in both groups.

When compared with Group B (Control Group), Group A (Experimental
Group) shows a marked reduction of RULA score.

This study concludes that regular gym workouts along with

workplace ergonomics are very helpful in reducing the risk of
musculoskeletal disorders among computer employees.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The study recommends future long-term research.
A large sample size would get more attention among researchers.
A similar study can be done by analyzing the factors which are
predisposed to create MSD.
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