Effect of Exercise Given to Factory Workers With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Functionality

The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. Workers between the ages of 18 and 60 working in a plastic casting factory in Gebze/Kocaeli with back and low back pain will be included in the study. Participants will be divided into two groups using a simple randomization method. Ergonomics training will be given to the first group together with core stabilization exercises; The second group will be given only ergonomics training. The exercises they will do will be explained to the participants individually and will be supported by an exercise brochure. Participants will be asked to do the given exercises 3 days a week and continue for 8 weeks. Follow-up of the given exercises will be done with the exercise follow-up chart. Persons with psychological or physical disabilities who can exercise regularly will not be included in the study. In order to collect data on the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, a personal information form will be prepared by the researcher and the participants will be asked to fill in this form. In order to collect data from the participants; "McGill Pain Questionnaire (Short)" and "Visual Analog Scale" to collect information on pain; "Fatigue Severity Scale" will be used to determine fatigue levels, "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire" will be used to determine sleep quality, and "Oswestry Low Back Pain Scale" will be used to evaluate functionality. The questionnaires will be repeated before and after the study. The data before and after the intervention will be analyzed statistically.