BACKGROUND Daylight hours in high-latitude regions tend to be longer than those in Japan in summer, and shorter than those in Japan in winter. For example, daylight hours in London in winter are one-third those of Tokyo. Therefore, this study investigated and compared seasonal changes in mood and behaviours of Japanese individuals living in and outside Japan. METHODS Surveys were conducted wi...

AIM OF THE STUDY To determine the effect of a 4-week Nordic walking training on the physical fitness of women of the perimenopausal age and self-assessment of the quality of their health. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty-four women between 48 and 58 years of age were included in the study. Half of the group (42) was assigned to the control group and the other half was assigned to the experimental ...

Objective:To determine the frequency and risk factors of work-related neck pain among dentists working in Public sector Hospitals Peshawar, Pakistan.Materials Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted Khyber College Density, Lady Reading Hospital Hayatabad Medical Complex, Pakistan from 23rd September 2018 to23rd February 2019. total 150 who were public hospitals willing to participate inc...

BACKGROUND Butchering is often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). However, published work on the prevalence of WRMSDs among butchers in Nigeria is scarce. This is important because meat processing practices differ across geographical and cultural locations. This study was therefore aimed at analyzing WRMSDs among butchers in Kano metropolis. METHODS...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to identify prevalence of musculoskeletal system diseases and related factors among mothers of children with cerebral palsy. METHODS Eighty-five mothers of children with cerebral palsy were included as the treatment group, and 42 mothers of healthy children were included as the control group. Sociodemographic characteristics of all subjects were rec...

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are currently a matter of concern in the occupational world, where it is leading cause disability among workers. Food delivery riders were neglected workers even though they highly exposed to WMSDs. Thus, this study aims quantify magnitude WMSDs and impact on their work. This was cross-sectional involving 191 food Eastern Peninsular Malaysia. The S...