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Physical activity, sitting time, neck disability and posture in workers using visual display terminals (VDT).
Tania García-Remeseiro1, Águeda Gutiérrez-Sánchez2,3, Yaiza Taboada-Iglesias3,4
1University of Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|October 17, 2022
Summary
Prolonged sitting at work increases neck disability in adults. Promoting physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary time may decrease work-related musculoskeletal pain.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Musculoskeletal pain is a significant public health issue.
- Neck pain has increased among visual display terminal (VDT) users.
- Understanding factors contributing to neck pain in the workplace is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the links between physical activity (PA), sitting duration, posture, and neck disability.
- To analyze these relationships in employed adults using computers at work.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-correlational study involving 88 adult workers (mean age 48.31).
- Data collected via Self-Report Habit Index (SRHI), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and Neck Disability Index (NDI).
- Postural assessment conducted using Posture Assessment Software (PAS/SAPO).
Main Results:
- A significant inverse relationship was found between regular PA and Body Mass Index (BMI).
- 59.1% of participants reported moderate PA levels.
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) showed a statistically significant correlation with daily sitting time.
Conclusions:
- Increased sitting time at work is associated with greater neck disability.
- Physical activity levels did not significantly correlate with analyzed cervical angles.
- Encouraging leisure-time PA and reducing prolonged sitting are potential strategies to mitigate workplace musculoskeletal issues.
