conclusions various risk factors in the workplace may contribute to msds in different upper extremities. preventive interventions should hence include ergonomic and office equipment modifications. results the predictors of shoulder msds in the past 12 months were uncomfortable sitting posture (β = 0.42, p = 0.04), limited rest breaks (β=0.73, p = 0.012), and no access to adjustable desks (β = 0...

original article   occupational diseases are any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity. this study was conducted to examine the frequency and risk factors of some skin and musculoskeletal disorders among nurses at a referral-teaching hospital. all 197 nurses in the hospital from different working shifts were engaged in the study. all nurses filled out a questi...

background: musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are common among employees throughout the world, particularly in high risk groups such as nurses. objective: to determine the prevalence of msds among nurses in a large hospital in ahwaz, southwestern iran, and to examine its correlation with gender, age, shift working, years at service and smoking. methods: using a self-reported questionnaire-based ...

background: dairy farming work involves frequent use of poor postures. these postures may increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders among dairy workers. objective: to assess postural load during performance of various tasks related to dairy farming. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on a dairy farm in iran. in order to assess postural load, tasks related to dairy...

background: chronic low back pain (clbp) is an important occupational injury. musculoskeletal injuries, especially clbp, are prevalent in the nurses, and can lead to reduced productivity, work absenteeism, and work disability.   the purpose of this study was to determine nurses' knowledge of the risk factors of low back pain (lbp) and their self-efficacy in coping with the risk factors, an...

Rheumatology has seen a sonographic revolution in recent years. Ultrasonography (US) been demonstrated to be capable of significantly altering the traditional approach most clinical problems daily rheumatologic practice due its ability provide rapid, safe, and inexpensive access anatomical information on early targets majority rheumatic diseases. completes physical examination with speed accura...