Effectiveness of Technology-enabled Exercise Program in Firefighters With Shoulder Pain.

Development of A Technology-Enabled Intervention for Musculoskeletal Health: The Effectiveness of Technology-enabled Exercise Program in Firefighters With Shoulder Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

To assess if a technology-enabled Exercise program plus Education (TEEP + E) is more effective than Education program (EP) alone, in providing better outcomes (quality of life, at-work disability and productivity loss, firefighters' perception, adherence, overall improvement/deterioration) in firefighters with shoulder pain, at 3-, 6-and 12-month follow ups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Active duty firefighters aged 18 to 100 years, with shoulder pain.
• Do not permanently use strong pain medications.
• Able to understand spoken and written English.
• Access to computer, internet and telecommunications application software (Skype).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Firefighters who have had shoulder related surgeries in the last 6 months.