Intervention with the Pilates method in workers with RSI/WMSD

Keywords: Exercise and Movement Techniques, Cumulative Traumatic Disorders, Occupational Health

Abstract

The aim of the present quasi-experimental study was to verify the effects of intervention with the Pilates Method (PM) on the presence and intensity of musculoskeletal symptoms, handgrip strength and thoracolumbar flexibility of workers with Repetitive Strain Injuries/Musculoskeletal Disorders Work Related (LER/DORT). Workers referred for physical therapy care to a municipal service at the secondary level of health care participated. A list of 605 users with a diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders was made available to the researchers (without reference to whether the disorders were related to work or not). Telephone contact was made to identify which workers were, inviting them to participate in the research. The 244 workers who accepted were scheduled and, of these, 166 attended, and the sociodemographic, occupational, detailed medical history, musculoskeletal symptoms and physical examination were evaluated, allowing the establishment of the causal link (RSI/WMSD diagnosis) for 142 of these workers. Of these, 17 were available to participate in the intervention on the days and times available for the application of the MP. The protocol consisted of 12 exercises, for six weeks, lasting 60 minutes. The MP results were significant for a reduction in the number of workers with symptoms for the shoulder and wrist/hand regions, a significant reduction in the intensity of symptoms for eight of the nine body regions evaluated, and a significant increase in the strength of the non-dominant hand. MP provided positive effects in reducing RSI/WMSD symptoms.

Author Biographies

Camila Soares, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro/Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy
Master in Physiotherapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, (MG), Brazil.
Patrícia Ribeiro Marcacine, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
PhD in Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba (MG), Brazil.
Jéssica Carvalho Lima, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
Master in Physiotherapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, (MG), Brazil.
Caroline de Oliveira Toffano, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
Master’s Student of the Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba (MG), Brazil.
Vitória Helena Maciel Coelho, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
Professor at the Department of Applied Physiotherapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba (MG), Brazil.
Isabel Aparecida Porcatti de Walsh, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
Professor at the Department of Applied Physiotherapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba (MG), Brazil.

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Published
2022-04-29
Section
Artigos Originas - Promoção da Saúde