Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, and Body Balance: A Worksite Training Study.
- Author:
Achim ELFERING
1
;
Sibille ARNOLD
;
Volker SCHADE
;
Christian BURGER
;
Lorenz RADLINGER
Author Information
1. Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. achim.elfering@psy.unibe.ch
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
low back pain;
musculoskeletal system;
occupational health
- MeSH:
Cross-Over Studies;
Low Back Pain;
Musculoskeletal Pain;
Musculoskeletal System;
Occupational Health;
Primary Prevention;
Vibration*;
Workplace*
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2013;4(3):149-155
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training (SR-WBV) was tested to reduce work-related musculoskeletal complaints. METHODS: Participants were 54 white-collar employees of a Swiss organization. The controlled crossover design comprised two groups each given 4 weeks of exercise and no training during a second 4-week period. Outcome was daily musculoskeletal well-being, musculoskeletal pain, and surefootedness. In addition, participants performed a behavioral test on body balance prior to when SR-WBV started and after 4 weeks of SR-WBV. RESULTS: Across the 4-week training period, musculoskeletal well-being and surefootedness were significantly increased (p < 0.05), whereas musculoskeletal pain was significantly reduced only in those who reported low back pain during the last 4 weeks prior to the study (p < 0.05). Body balance was significantly increased by SR-WBV (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: SR-WBV seems to be an efficient option in primary prevention of musculoskeletal complaints and falls at work.
