Exercise therapy for surgeons with chronic back or neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercise therapy for surgeons with long-lasting back, neck, or upper back pain. One method uses specific movements that you find reduce your pain, while the other is a general exercise program. The goal is to see which one works better to reduce pain and help you stay at work.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 70 years old.
- You work as a surgeon (resident, fellow, or attending).
- You have had pain in your neck, upper back, or lower back for more than 3 months.
- Your doctor or physiotherapist checked that moving in a certain direction (like bending forward or arching back) helps reduce your pain.
- You can read and understand Danish well enough to fill out questionnaires.
- You can attend treatment sessions at a physiotherapy clinic and are willing to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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