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Effect of a Stretching Exercise Program on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operating Room Nurses: A

Yu-Hsuan Huang^1,2, Ming-Wei Liu³, Jong-Shyan Wang⁴

¹Department of Nursing, Taiwan Adventist Hospital.

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|May 29, 2026

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A structured stretching program significantly reduced work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) for operating room (OR) nurses. This feasible intervention promotes well-being and supports occupational health in surgical settings.

Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Exercise Interventions

Background:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among operating room (OR) nurses due to prolonged static postures and repetitive tasks.
Nurses in surgical settings face unique challenges contributing to discomfort and potential injury.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured stretching exercise program in reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among OR nurses.
To assess the feasibility and impact of a low-cost intervention on nurse well-being.

Main Methods:

A quasi-experimental, two-group pretest-posttest design was used with 40 OR nurses experiencing musculoskeletal pain.
The intervention group (n=20) performed 30 minutes of stretching five days/week for six weeks.

Keywords:

musculoskeletal discomfort occupational health operating room nurses stretching exercises workplace intervention

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Musculoskeletal discomfort in 15 body regions was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.

Main Results:

The intervention group demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in overall musculoskeletal discomfort compared to the control group (p < .001).
Significant improvements were observed in the right shoulder, lower back, and left wrist/hand regions.
The program showed a statistically significant positive impact on nurse well-being.

Conclusions:

A structured stretching program is a viable and cost-effective strategy for mitigating WMSDs in OR nurses.
Implementing exercise interventions is recommended for occupational health promotion within perioperative environments.