Efeito de um programa estruturado de ginástica laboral na forma de autogerenciamento para trabalhadores de unidades básicas de saúde

Abstract

Labor Gymnastics (GL) consists of a program of physical exercises carried out in the workplace during the working day, with the aim of improving health and preventing repetitive strain injuries and some occupational diseases. However, it is known that the routine of these professionals, coupled with their interest in participating in another activity during their working day, influences low adherence. This study sought to analyze the effect of a self-managed gymnastics program on the adherence of workers at the Basic Health Units (UBS) in Currais Novos, RN. This is a longitudinal experimental study, with quantitative analysis, in which UBS workers were submitted to a GL program for six weeks, twice a week. The GL program was applied in two UBS in the city of Currais Novos-RN, which were randomly distributed into two groups: Gymnastics with a teacher (GLCP) and gymnastics with self-management (GLA). A total of 21 workers took part in the study, 10 from the Professora Bernadete Xavier BHU and 11 from the José Vilani BHU, with an average age of 47.4±11.13 years. With an average frequency of 57% adherence to the GLCP and 13.6% to the GLA. 85.5% of the participants reported feeling musculoskeletal pain. We conclude that the GL program was effective in reducing pain and musculoskeletal complaints in the short term when applied in person, while the self-management program did not bring significant differences in the variables evaluated, either due to lack of adherence to the program or the strategy applied.