Effect of Muscle Strengthening Exercise on Psychosocial and Physical Status in Farmers / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 343-350, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-115621
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate both the psychosocial and physical effects of muscle strengthening exercise on farmers, and in so doing evaluate their effect on musculoskeletal disorders in farmers.METHODS:
28 subjects participated in our muscle strengthening exercise program. Mean age of subjects was 63+/-13 years. The exercise program was performed 3 times a week during the 8 week studys period. Before and after training various measurements were made self esteem scale (SES), psychosocial wellbeing index short form (PWI-SF), static and dynamic balance ability, grip strength, arm curl, time up and go (TUG), functional reach, and oswestry disability index.RESULTS:
The muscle strengthening exercise program increased the self-esteem, grip strength and static and dynamic balance of subjects, while psychosocial stress and low back pain levels were decreased significantly (p<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
The muscle strengthening exercise improved psychosocial and physical status of test subjects. Thus, exercise may be an effective strategy for enhancing the psychosocial and physical health of farmers.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arm
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Self Concept
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Low Back Pain
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Hand Strength
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Agriculture
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Muscles
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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