Presentation
The Relationship between Movement Behavior, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, and Cardiometabolic Measures among Sedentary Office Workers
Event Type
Lecture
Virtual
Occupational Ergonomics
TimeMonday, October 25th1:24pm - 1:42pm EDT
LocationVirtual 2
DescriptionBackground: Sedentary behavior is associated with musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) and especially prevalent in office workers. Objective: This cross-sectional analysis examined postures and activities of office workers to determine whether there were associations between MSD, posture/activity levels, and cardiometabolic measures. Methods: Participants completed baseline questionnaires, wore an inertial measuring unit, blood pressure cuff, and heart rate monitor to quantify posture, physical activity, and cardiometabolic measures. The relationships among MSD, posture/activity, and cardiometabolic data were assessed using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results: There were weak to moderate negative correlations between MSD and steps per day, hours spent standing, and hours spent walking. Weak to moderate positive correlations existed between MSD, time spent sitting and transitions, yet there were moderate correlations between the number of transitions and measures of heart rate. Conclusion: Future interventions should consider comprehensive approaches to decrease sedentary time throughout the day and maximize worker health.
