Mechanical Massage Chair on Musculoskeletal Pain Improvement

The Effect of Mechanical Massage Chair on Musculoskeletal Pain Improvement for Endoscopists and Endoscopy Nurses

The effect of mechanical massage chair on musculoskeletal pain improvement for endoscopists and endoscopy nurses

Randomized, open-label, cross-over study

1. 1st phase Massage chair group (20 minutes/session, 3 sessions/week, 3 weeks), vs. control (no use of massage chair)

2. Wash-out period (9 weeks)

3. 2nd phase (cross-over) Massage chair group (20 minutes/session, 3 sessions/week, 3 weeks), vs. control (no use of massage chair)

   • Msculoskeletal pain questionnaires (VAS, NDI, SPADI)

1) 1st phase: at baseline, 1.5 wk, 3 wk 2) 2nd phase: at baseline, 1.5 wk, 3 wk, 9wk after the end of treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Endoscopists or endoscopic nurses working at Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Spine disease, skin disease, acute inflammation, electrical heart device, thromboembolism, fracture, osteoporosis, varicose vein
• Pregnancy