Effectiveness of Exercises Given Along With Ergonomics Training in Construction Workers

Effectiveness of Exercises Given Along With Ergonomics Training in Construction Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This research aims to examine the effectiveness of exercises given along with ergonomics training in construction workers.

The study is a randomized controlled study. This study will be conducted on construction workers in the Edremit district of Balıkesir. The study will be conducted by a physiotherapist. Participants will be divided into two groups. The construction workers included in the study will be divided into an experimental group and a control group using a simple randomization method. Randomization will be conducted using a sealed envelope method. All participants will sign an informed consent form before the study begins. The assigned exercises will be monitored using an exercise tracking chart. The control group will receive only ergonomics training. The experimental group will receive both ergonomics and exercise training. Participants will receive treatment three times per week, each session lasting 45-60 minutes, for 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male individuals aged 25-55
• Individuals with a visual analog scale score of ≥ 3 and a functional loss that does not completely limit their daily life
• Complaints of back, knee, neck, wrist, or shoulder pain for the last 3 months
• No surgical intervention within the last year
• Working 45 hours or more per week
• Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study and signed a written informed consent form, understanding the purpose and process of the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of a respiratory system disease
• Presence of an orthopedic or neurological disease
• Presence of a psychological disorder that may affect pain perception (e.g., depression, anxiety)