KMID : 0358520080200040343
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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2008 Volume.20 No. 4 p.343 ~ p.350
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Effect of Muscle Strengthening Exercise on Psychosocial and Physical Status in Farmers
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Jung Min-Ye
Koh Sang-Baek Yo In-Gyu Yang No-Yul Lee Kyung-Suk Kim Kyung-Ran Kim Hyo-Cher
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Agriculture, Farmer, Musculoskeletal disorder, Low back pain, Psychosocial status
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