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Examination of the Effect of Exercise Programs Aimed at Correcting Neck and Shoulder Posture on Musculoskeletal Pain in Desk-Based Workers

Masa Başında Çalışan Bireylerin Boyun ve Omuz Duruşunu Düzeltmeye Yönelik Egzersizlerin Kas-İskelet Sistemi Ağrıları Üzerindeki Etkisinin İncelenmesi

Sezer Taştan0000-0002-8944-9036
Pages
261–267
Publication Date
2026-08-24
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Regular exercise can positively affect work efficiency by supporting musculoskeletal health.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise programs aimed at correcting neck and shoulder posture on musculoskeletal pain in individuals working at a desk.
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Key Findings & Data:In Ankara, 50 volunteers between the ages of 30-50, working at a computer for at least six hours a day and complaining of neck and shoulder pain were randomly divided into exercise (n=25) and control (n=25) groups.
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Conclusion & Impact:Regular exercise can positively affect work efficiency by supporting musculoskeletal health.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Boyun ağrısı · kas-iskelet sistemi · omuz ağrısı

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise programs aimed at correcting neck and shoulder posture on musculoskeletal pain in individuals working at a desk. In Ankara, 50 volunteers between the ages of 30-50, working at a computer for at least six hours a day and complaining of neck and shoulder pain were randomly divided into exercise (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. The exercise group performed 30 minutes of stretching and strengthening exercises three times a week for 8 weeks; the control group did not perform any exercise. Pain intensity was evaluated with Visual Analog Scale (VAS). A statistically significant decrease in pain intensity was observed in the exercise group (p < 0.001), while no change was observed in the control group. The findings suggest that these exercises reduce neck and shoulder pain, improve posture and improve quality of life. Regular exercise can positively affect work efficiency by supporting musculoskeletal health.

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Bu çalışma, masa başında çalışan bireylerde boyun ve omuz postürünü düzeltmeye yönelik egzersiz programlarının kas-iskelet sistemi ağrıları üzerindeki etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Ankara’da, 30-50 yaş arasında, günde en az altı saat bilgisayar başında çalışan ve boyun-omuz ağrısı şikâyeti olan 50 gönüllü, rastgele egzersiz (n=25) ve kontrol (n=25) gruplarına ayrılmıştır. Egzersiz grubu, 8 hafta boyunca haftada üç kez 30 dakikalık germe ve güçlendirme egzersizleri uygulamış; kontrol grubu ise herhangi bir egzersiz yapmamıştır. Ağrı şiddeti Görsel Analog Skala (VAS) ile değerlendirilmiştir. Egzersiz grubunda ağrı şiddetinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir azalma (p <0.001) görülürken, kontrol grubunda değişiklik gözlenmemiştir. Bulgular, bu egzersizlerin boyun ve omuz ağrısını azalttığını, postürü iyileştirdiğini ve yaşam kalitesini artırdığını göstermektedir. Düzenli egzersiz, kas-iskelet sağlığını destekleyerek iş verimliliğini olumlu yönde etkileyebilir.

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Taştan, S. (2026). Examination of the Effect of Exercise Programs Aimed at Correcting Neck and Shoulder Posture on Musculoskeletal Pain in Desk-Based Workers. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 2, 261–267. https://doi.org/10.22312/sdusbed.1799093

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