JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effect of scheduled stretching exercises in reducing musculoskeletal disorder symptoms among software professionals.

  • Published In: Work, 2026, v. 84, n. 1. P. 87 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Parthasarathi, Venkateswaran; Ranganathan, Baskaran 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among software professionals and evaluated the effect of stretching exercises on the most affected body regions by gender. Data from 196 software professionals identified the neck, shoulders, wrists/hands, and lower back as the most commonly affected areas. An intervention involving structured stretching exercises performed every two hours over four weeks significantly reduced MSD symptoms in these regions for both males and females, with reductions ranging from 40% to 100% depending on the body region and gender. The findings highlight the potential benefits of regular stretching exercises in mitigating MSDs associated with prolonged computer use among software professionals.

Additional Information

  • Source:Work. 2026/05, Vol. 84, Issue 1, p87
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1051-9815
  • DOI:10.1177/10519815251399665
  • Accession Number:193487960
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Work is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.