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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Falls are a significant cause of accidents in construction.
  • Intrinsic fall risk factors can be mitigated through exercise interventions.
  • Construction work demands good balance and lower limb power.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a daily neuromuscular exercise program on construction workers.
  • To assess improvements in static and functional balance.
  • To measure changes in lower limb explosive power.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 40 healthy, middle-aged construction workers.
  • Participants were assigned to either an intervention or a control group.
  • The intervention group performed 15 minutes of daily balance and strength exercises for 13 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in postural sway and backward balancing on a narrow beam were observed in the intervention group.
  • The intervention group showed a reduction in postural sway by up to 17% and improved backward balancing.
  • No significant changes in balance were noted in the control group.

Conclusions:

  • A daily 15-minute neuromuscular training regimen can enhance balance performance in construction workers.
  • Improved balance may lead to a reduced risk of falls in this occupational group.
  • This exercise approach shows practical benefits for construction worker safety.