purpose: to determine the musculoskeletal complaints associated with using computer and its   ergonomic risks for office workers of a medical sciences university in tehran.   materials and methods: in this cross-sectional study, a background questionnaire was used   to determine individuals and computer use habits’ characteristics. a total number of 164 office   workers of aja university of med...

BACKGROUND Research comparing the frequency of musculoskeletal complaints between musicians and non-musicians is scarce. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints between musicians and non-musicians. METHODS A cross-sectional study in 3215 students from three music academies (n = 345) and one medical school (n = 2870) in The Netherlands was performed, u...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in dentists is high although relatively few studies had focus in this profession. The aim of this study was to investigate the relations between physical, psychosocial, and individual characteristics and different endpoints of musculoskeletal complaints of low back, neck, shoulders and hand/wrist. METHODS A questionnaire survey was carri...

background the occupational health is an important issue. in some jobs, the working conditions contribute to musculoskeletal complaints and the overall health of the individual is compromised. musculoskeletal complaints have gained credence in the public as one of the most important problems in the field of occupational diseases. physical and mental health of crew members with critical jobs and...

BACKGROUND To investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and comorbid health problems, including depression/anxiety disorder, insomnia/sleep disorder, fatigue, and injury by accident, and to determine whether certain physical and psychological factors reduce comorbid health problems. METHODS In total, 29,711 employees were selected from respondents of the Third Korean Work...

Purpose. To investigate whether patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) run a potentially higher risk of developing visual, musculoskeletal, and balance complaints than age-matched controls with normal vision. Methods. Visual assessments, self-rated visual function, self-rated visual, musculoskeletal, and balance complaints, and perceived general health were obtained in 37 AMD pati...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among building construction workers. METHODS Total 389 apparently healthy, male volunteers were selected with mean age 34.56±8.33 years and a mean working duration in building construction as 5.76±2.68 years. Musculoskeletal complaints were recorded through a detailed clinical interview and comprehensive questionnaire. RESU...

  Purpose: To determine the musculoskeletal complaints associated with using computer and its   ergonomic risks for office workers of a medical sciences university in Tehran.   Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a background questionnaire was used   to determine individuals and computer use habits’ characteristics. A total number of 164 office   workers of AJA University of M...

Family physicians commonly see children with musculoskeletal complaints, and often these complaints are related to sports injuries and physical activities that are a part of childhood.Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is important in the differential diagnosis of a child with prolonged musculoskeletal complaints. The following case highlights the importance of a complete history and physical examin...