Effects of Online Motor Control Exercises on Employees of Companies

This study aimed to investigate the effects of online instructions regarding whole-body motor control exercises (MCEx) on company employees. A total of 30 participants (average age of 47 years) were recruited for this study from two companies. One instructor per company instructed groups of approximately 15 participants each on MCEx online for about 30 minutes for 12 weeks. The KOJI AWARENESS^TM (KA; a self-rated whole-body movement assessment system), the degree of pain in each joint (numeric rating scale or NRS), presenteeism, and the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) scores were assessed before and after the intervention and compared. Twenty-five of the 30 participants were included in the analysis. The NRS for low back pain significantly improved from 3.6±2.5 before the intervention to 2.5±2.3 after the intervention (p<0.05). The SF-36, which assesses quality of life, showed statistically significant improvements in physical function (pre: 86.6±11.0; post: 92.0±6.2) and vitality (pre: 49.8±20.2; post 57.3±21.1). Presenteeism also improved significantly, from 21.1±18.4 % to 13.4±13.1%. In addition, KA scores increased significantly from 37.6±8.0 to 43.3±6.7 after the intervention (p<0.05). Improving the motor control function of employees within enterprises through online MCEx may enhance motor unit function, reduce complaints, and contribute to greater productivity.