Effect of Muscle Strengthening Exercise on Psychosocial and Physical Status in Farmers.
- Author:
Min Ye JUNG
1
;
No Yul YANG
;
In Gyu YOO
;
Sang Baek KOH
;
Kyung Suk LEE
;
Kyungran KIM
;
Hyocher KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Agriculture;
Farmer;
Musculoskeletal disorder;
Low back pain;
Psychosocial status
- MeSH:
Agriculture;
Arm;
Hand Strength;
Low Back Pain;
Muscles;
Self Concept
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2008;20(4):343-350
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate both the psychosocial and physical effects of muscle strengthening exercise on farmers, and in so doing evaluate their effect on musculoskeletal disorders in farmers. METHODS: 28 subjects participated in our muscle strengthening exercise program. Mean age of subjects was 63+/-13 years. The exercise program was performed 3 times a week during the 8 week studys period. Before and after training various measurements were made: self esteem scale (SES), psychosocial wellbeing index short form (PWI-SF), static and dynamic balance ability, grip strength, arm curl, time up and go (TUG), functional reach, and oswestry disability index. RESULTS: The muscle strengthening exercise program increased the self-esteem, grip strength and static and dynamic balance of subjects, while psychosocial stress and low back pain levels were decreased significantly (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The muscle strengthening exercise improved psychosocial and physical status of test subjects. Thus, exercise may be an effective strategy for enhancing the psychosocial and physical health of farmers.
