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The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of exercises with and without postural and ergonomic training among the students returning to university after quarantine due to COVID-19.
Postural awareness and ergonomic trainings are approaches that can help to relive pain among patients with Musculoskeletal complaints. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of posture and ergonomics training for students receiving distance education during the Covid-19 pandemic on musculoskeletal pain and physical activity level
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training | Experimental | Home based exercises which consist of stretching, strengthening exercises along with postural and ergonomic training will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education |
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| Home based exercises | Experimental | Home based exercises which consist of stretching and strengthening exercises will be given to participants for a period of one month by a physiotherapist for 60 minutes via distance education. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training | Other | Group A will be treated with stretching and strenghtening exercises for 40 minutes along with postural and ergonomic training for 15 minutes session 3 days/week for 4 week. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual analogue scale (VAS). | This pain VAS is unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. The most simple VAS is a straight horizontal line of fixed length, usually 100 mm. The ends and orientated from the left (worst) to the right (best). | 4 Weeks |
| Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal (NMQ-E). | This is a subjective instrument that is widely used in clinical settings for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is applied to determine the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. The NMQ-E interrogates ache, pain or discomfort experienced in the nine body parts (neck, shoulders, back, elbows, wrists/hands, waist, hips/thighs, knees, ankles/feets) | 4 Weeks |
| International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). | This is a subjective instrument used for assesses physical activities in the last 7 days by 7 questions. It provides information on the time spent on sitting, walking, moderate activities and intense activities. | 4 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Muhammad Kashif | Riphah International University | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Riphah International University | Faisalabad | Punjab Province | 3800 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D059352 | Musculoskeletal Pain |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D000086382 | COVID-19 |
| ID | Term |
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| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
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The study would be single blinded as accessor of the study would be kept blind of the treatment group to which patient would be allocated.After the complete initial screening process, every recruited patient will be accessed by an independent assessor, expert will use outcome measuring tools. his will be recorded as baseline measurement assessment
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| Home based exercises | Other | Group B will be given stretching and strengthening exercises for 40 minutes, every alternate day (3 days per week) for 4 weeks. |
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| D012816 |
| Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
| D011024 | Pneumonia, Viral |
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D014777 | Virus Diseases |
| D018352 | Coronavirus Infections |
| D003333 | Coronaviridae Infections |
| D030341 | Nidovirales Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |