Introduction: Agriculture is one of the high-risk occupations, and musculoskeletal disorders are an integral part of this occupation and major farmers suffer from these disorders. The purpose of this study is Correctional measures in Estahban. In the next step, to assess the risk, only those who were working in Estahban (n=95) were examined. The methods for evaluating were PATH and QEC. Data we...

  Background and aims : Manual material handling (MMH) can be lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and one of the most common disorders due to MMH tasks is low back pain. This study was conducted for determination of musculoskeletal disorders, assessment of MMH tasks by MAC and revised NIOSH lifting equation methods and compares the results of these two methods.   Methods: This descri...

Objective: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) need special long term care which is usually provided by their mothers. Providing such intensive cares can induce physical loads on mothers' musculoskeletal system. The study aimed to assess the chronic musculoskeletal pains in mothers of children with cerebral palsy. Materials & Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Tehran, 2011. Two g...

Introduction: Ergonomic problems and inadequate lighting are the causes of increased prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. The present study was conducted to evaluate lighting in carpet weaving workshops in Bijar and its association with musculoskeletal pain among female carpet weavers. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 104 Carpet weaving workshops were ...

  Introduction: The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in computer users is high. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ergonomic assessment musculoskeletal disorders risk in computer users determine the effect of an eight-week corrective exercises program on reduction of musculoskeletal pain. Material and Methods: In the first phase of the study, RULA techniq...

Background: One of the major problems in hospitals that resulting in a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among employees is activities related to handling patients. This study investigated  the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in people with patient handling task using MAPO index in 2015 In one of the military hospitals in Tehran. Methods: This cross-sectional study am...

Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are defined as subsequent work-related disorders that can cause problems such as limited mobility, fatigue, exhaustion, job loss or even change job. Considering the importance of Improvement of the women's health, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of corrective exercise on musculoskeletal disorders of female...

  Introduction: Musculoskeletal problems are the common complaints of patients refer to internal medicine clinics and the pain is the most important of them. There are different physiotherapy methods for reduction of pain and action potential simulation therapy (APS therapy) is one of newest methods. The aim of this study was to determine reduction of pain with APS therapy.   Materials & Method...