Systematic review and meta‐analysis suggest strength training and workplace modifications may reduce neck pain in office workers

M Frutiger, R Borotkanics - Pain Practice, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Neck pain is a burdensome musculoskeletal disorder in office workers. Workplace
interventions aim to prevent and minimize the effect of neck pain and improve work quality …

Workplace-based interventions for neck pain in office workers: systematic review and meta-analysis

X Chen, BK Coombes, G Sjøgaard, D Jun… - Physical …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Background At present, there is no consolidated evidence for workplace-based interventions
for the prevention and reduction of neck pain in office workers. Purpose The purpose of this …

[HTML][HTML] A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck …

V Johnston, X Chen, A Welch, G Sjøgaard… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2021 - Springer
Background Neck pain is prevalent among office workers. This study evaluated the impact of
an ergonomic and exercise training (EET) intervention and an ergonomic and health …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of exercise on pain, disability and quality of life in office workers with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

LB Jones, F Jadhakhan, D Falla - Applied Ergonomics, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Exercise is recommended for office workers with neck pain. However, recent
reviews evaluated the effectiveness of workplace interventions only. Objectives To evaluate …

[HTML][HTML] On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro) …

AM Aegerter, M Deforth, V Johnston, MJ Ernst… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Non-specific neck pain and headache are major economic and individual
burden in office-workers. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a multi …

Physical risk factors for developing non-specific neck pain in office workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

D Jun, M Zoe, V Johnston, S O'Leary - International archives of …, 2017 - Springer
Introduction Identifying risk factors associated with the development of work-related neck
pain in office workers is necessary to facilitate the development of prevention strategies that …

[HTML][HTML] A multi-component intervention (NEXpro) reduces neck pain-related work productivity loss: a randomized controlled trial among Swiss office workers

AM Aegerter, M Deforth, T Volken, V Johnston… - Journal of occupational …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Neck pain is common among office workers and leads to work productivity loss.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of a multi-component intervention on neck pain …

Effects of an exercise programme on preventing neck pain among office workers: a 12-month cluster-randomised controlled trial

R Sihawong, P Janwantanakul… - Occupational and …, 2014 - oem.bmj.com
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an exercise programme focusing on
muscle stretching and endurance training on the 12-month incidence of neck pain in office …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

S Louw, S Makwela, L Manas, L Meyer… - The South African …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office
workers. This systematic review ascertained the latest evidence for the effectiveness of …

Modifiable individual and work-related factors associated with neck pain in 740 office workers: a cross-sectional study

X Chen, S O'Leary, V Johnston - Brazilian journal of physical therapy, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Office workers have the highest incidence of neck pain of all occupations.
However, the relationship between symptoms and the risk factors is unclear. Objective To …