Original Article(s)

• Effectiveness of Exercise Program Interventions in Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Operating Room Technicians Sports exercises and musculoskeletal disorders

  Maryam Abbaszadeh , Mohammad Akbari , Ehsan Garosi , Farin Khanehshenas , Mohammad Sadegh Ghasemi

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  Abstract

  Background: Due to demanding work hours and conditions, operating room technicians are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aimed to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of an ergonomic intervention program based on targeted exercise routines tailored to the needs of these professionals.
  Methods: This interventional study employed a before-and-after clinical trial design involving 40 operating room technicians (39 female, 1 male) at Rasool Akram Hospital. Data collection tools included the Nordic and Corlett questionnaires. Participants received training as part of a six-week ergonomic exercise program. Post-intervention data were analyzed using SPSS software.
  Results: Before the intervention, mean discomfort scores were high in the back (3.18), shoulder and arm (3.53), hand and wrist (0.48), and knee (2.07). Following the intervention, these values decreased to 2.37, 2.90, 0.30, and 1.68, respectively. Repeated measures ANOVA with Greenhouse-Geisser correction indicated statistically significant reductions in the back, neck, shoulder, arm (p < 0.001), and knee (p = 0.002).
  Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that an ergonomic exercise-based intervention can significantly reduce musculoskeletal discomfort among operating room technicians, highlighting the potential of such programs in occupational health strategies.