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Sankirth Madabhushi1, Garrick Gu2, Sanjay Rau2

  • 1Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, USA.

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Frequent exercise may reduce endoscopy-related thumb pain for physicians. Regular physical conditioning could be key to preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and improving endoscopist occupational health.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Endoscopy-related injuries (ERIs) are prevalent among endoscopists, potentially causing disability and early retirement.
  • The role of physical conditioning in preventing endoscopy-related musculoskeletal symptoms (ERMS) is under-researched.
  • This study investigates the link between exercise habits and the occurrence of ERMS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between exercise frequency and the prevalence of self-reported endoscopy-related musculoskeletal symptoms (SERMS).
  • To identify potential protective factors against ERIs in endoscopists.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to gastroenterology fellows and attendings.
  • Participants provided data on demographics, procedural volume, ergonomics training, injury history, and exercise habits.
Keywords:
endoscopy-related injuryergonomicsexerciseoccupational health riskwork related injuries

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  • Exercise frequency was categorized as <4 days/week or ≥4 days/week of moderate-to-strenuous activity.

    • Main Results:

    • 72% of 25 respondents reported a history of SERMS.
    • Physicians exercising ≥4 days/week showed significantly lower prevalence of thumb pain (23%) compared to those exercising <4 days/week (75%).
    • No significant association was found between injury rates and procedural volume or ergonomics training.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopy-related injuries are common, with limited data on prevention.
    • Frequent moderate-to-strenuous exercise is associated with a reduced prevalence of self-reported thumb pain in endoscopists.
    • Further research into protective factors and physical conditioning programs for endoscopist occupational health is warranted.