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Physical Activity in Lawyers: Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain

NCT07827937 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2026-09-30
Last updated
2026-11-09

Condition(s) studied

Musculoskeletal PainPhysical ActivityBurnout, Professional

Study summary

This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association, specifically in relation to their varying levels of physical activity. The data obtained will help establish the relationships between physical activity levels, occupational factors, stress, and job satisfaction, thereby providing a foundation for developing personalized and preventive physiotherapy approaches for this specific population. Furthermore, the study will serve as a guiding resource for the ergonomic improvement of lawyers' working conditions and the formulation of occupational health policies.

H1: There is a statistically significant relationship between lawyers' physical activity levels and the frequency, distribution, and severity of musculoskeletal pain in various anatomical regions of the body.

H2: Physical activity level, perceived stress, occupational burnout, and job satisfaction levels are significant predictors of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers.

H3: There is a statistically significant difference between lawyers' sociodemographic and professional characteristics (duration of employment, daily time spent at a desk and using a computer, etc.) and their perceived stress and job satisfaction scores.

H4: Musculoskeletal complaints and functional limitations are significantly higher among lawyers experiencing high levels of perceived stress and occupational burnout compared to the group reporting low stress and burnout.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
25 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: To be registered with the Isparta Bar Association. To be actively practicing law. To have signed the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form" for participation in the research. To have at least 5 years of professional experience. To be between the ages of 25 and 65. Exclusion Criteria: Having a diagnosed serious neurological or rheumatological disease. Having undergone major orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months. Having a diagnosed psychological disorder. Having cognitive-perceptual impairment severe enough to hinder understanding or answering questions-scoring below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ): — Day 1
    The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used to determine the participants' physical activity levels. The criterion for evaluating activity is based on the requirement that each activity be performed for a minimum of 10 minutes; a "MET-minute/week" score-representing energy expenditure relative to basal metabolic rate-is obtained by multiplying the duration (in minutes) by the number of days.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Isparta Sağlık Hizmetleri MYO Isparta Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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