英文摘要 |
The aim of this study was to discuss the effect of interventional education training and core muscle training courses on muscular skeletal discomfort among medical-center staff. At a medical center in south Taiwan, many workers with musculoskeletal discomfort are involved in education training and core muscle training courses. This study employed a pretest–posttest design with a comparison group. Assessments were conducted using questions related to education training, a musculoskeletal symptoms questionnaire, and a physical fitness test. Twenty workers undertook the training. Following the intervention, the workers’ cognition rose from 40.0% to 94.5%. The neck, upper back, lower back, left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, right knee, left ankle or foot, right ankle or foot, and other parts affected by musculoskeletal symptoms were significantly improved (P < 0.05). Significant differences were observed in body mass index, skeletal muscle weight, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and physical fitness (P < 0.05). Interventions through education training and core muscle training courses are helpful in improving workers’ musculoskeletal discomfort and fitness. This study can serve as a reference for workplace health promotion programs in the future. |