Implementation of Physical Exercise at the Workplace (IRMA09) - Laboratory Technicians

Implementation of Physical Exercise at the Workplace (IRMA09) - Laboratory Technicians

Musculoskeletal disorders and stress of employees remain a major problem in many occupations. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an individually tailored bio-psycho-social intervention strategy versus "usual care" ergonomics and standard physical exercises (reference group) on musculoskeletal pain, work disability, and stress in lab technicians with a history of work-related musculoskeletal pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Laboratory technician
• Pain intensity >= 3 (scale of 0-10)
• Pain duration >= 3 months
• Pain frequency >= 3 days per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• life threatening disease
• pregnancy