Abstract
Article: Teaching a Series of Mind-Body Techniques to Address the Risk of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Sonography Students: A Pilot Study
Authors: Angela N. Butwin, MS, RT(R), RDMS, Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT(R)(M)(BD), RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, Maryanna Klatt, PhD, and Carolyn M. Sommerich, PhD, CPE
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 1.25 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Teaching a Series of Mind-Body Techniques to Address the Risk of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Sonography Students: A Pilot Study,” you will be able to
Describe the implementation and effectiveness of biofeedback as a technique to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Describe the implementation and effectiveness of mindful sonography yoga and cueing as a technique to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Compare the effectiveness of mindful sonography yoga and biofeedback, combined with didactic ergonomics education as described in this study. Video recording of participants’ scanning sessions was a tool utilized in ___. Biofeedback Mindful sonography yoga Cueing Didactic instruction Which method utilized stretching and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce tension and relieve stress? Biofeedback Mindful sonography yoga Cueing Didactic instruction Developing a habit to actively relax muscles by taking in a deep breath and exhaling when first touching the sonography equipment would be an example of _____. Biofeedback Mindful sonography yoga Cueing Didactic instruction The research project utilized an Ergometer instrument to ____. Track brain activity during the cueing session Measure the participants’ degree of core strength Assess the overall pre and post physical fitness of the participants Measure surface electromyography Analysis of the research data indicated statistically significant reduction in ergonomic outcomes _____. In the biofeedback group In the mindful sonography group In none of the groups In the combined didactic, biofeedback, and mindful group The participants in this research project consisted of ____. Three groups of four first-year sonography students Twelve student sonographers who were exhibiting signs of WRMSD Three cohorts of 12 sonographers who were experiencing WRMSD Physical therapy students at a 4-year university One of the stated limitations of the study was____. A possible lack of time to adequately complete assessments at the end of the semester No grade assignment to the assessment efforts The number of students involved in the study The short duration of the study did not allow time for significant changes to occur The goal of the biofeedback method was to _____. Reinforce awareness of eye strain over long periods of time Control muscle tension and improve posture Assess the overall pre and post muscular flexibility Engage alternate muscle groups when scanning Which group demonstrated a mean improvement of mental health, perceived stress, and right upper extremity pain? The group who received ergonomics education + mindful sonography yoga and cueing The group who received ergonomics education + biofeedback The group who received ergonomics education The group who received ergonomics education + mindful sonography yoga and cueing + biofeedback What findings are consistent with this image? The biofeedback group had greater posture improvement than the mindful yoga group. The biofeedback group had the greater overall improvement in extremity pain. The biofeedback and mindful yoga groups had the greater overall improvement in pain. The biofeedback and mindful yoga groups had greater posture improvement than the biofeedback group.
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