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Impact of a Sit-Stand Workstation on Chronic Low Back Pain: Results of a Randomized Trial. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine Ognibene, G. T., Torres, W., von Eyben, R., Horst, K. C. 2016; 58 (3): 287-293

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine whether chronic low back pain (LBP) might be attenuated through the introduction of a sit-stand workstation (SSW) in office employees.Participants were randomized to receive a SSW at the beginning or at the end of a 3-month study period. Participants responded to a short survey at the end of each workday and a comprehensive survey at weeks 1, 6, and 12. Surveys consisted of a modified brief pain inventory and the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire.Forty-six university employees with self-reported chronic LBP were enrolled. Participants who were given access to a SSW reported a significant reduction in current (P?=?0.02) and worst (P?=?0.04) LBP over time.Our findings support the hypothesis that chronic LBP might be improved by the introduction of a SSW in an office environment.

View details for DOI 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000615

View details for PubMedID 26735316