Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been increasingly used as an alternative or adjunctive treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis. The electromagnetic based treatments can be divided into four main groups based on their physical characteristics and consequent biological effects: Direct current, capacitive coupling, inductive coupling (pul...

BACKGROUND Farmers have an increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) such as osteoarthritis of the hip, low back pain, and neck and upper limb complaints. The underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Work-related exposures and inflammatory responses might be involved. Our objective was to identify plasma proteins that differentiated farmers with MSD from rural referents. METHO...

As the number of Americans who are overweight and obese grows, the risk of lifting injuries to both patients and nurses increases. Occupational back and other musculoskeletal injuries are preventable; however, many changes in the workplace must occur in order to assure prevention and safe lifting. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. INTRODUCTION LIFTING AND MOVING PATIENTS, a frequent ...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are important health problems in working populations. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of MSD among school teachers from urban and rural areas in Chuquisaca, Bolivia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 60 randomly selected schools. In total, 1062 teachers were invited to participate (response 58%). The Spanish version of the ...

Background & Aims of the Study: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is one of the most serious consequences of improper posture or work-related strain with Symptoms of pain in one or more regions of the body. Repeated long-term work-related load can be considered as the main cause of ULWMSDs. This study was aimed to do ergonomic assessment in a manufacturing company in Kashan city u...

OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of computer usage on the musculoskeletal system discomforts (MSD) of Turkish university students, the possible risk factors and study implications (SI). METHODS The study comprised a total of 871 students. Demographic information was recorded and the Student Specific Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (SsCMDQ) was used to evaluate musculoskeletal...

Driving comfort is important for any class of vehicle drivers. Seating very drivers who are undergoing extended period driving and its associated side effects include higher risk back problems, discomfort in neck, shoulder thighs. A good sitting position correct posture to reduce various work related injuries. There several occupational factors that may affect the performance heavy lead health ...

PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine differences in self-reported work ability, work conditions, health and function between ICD-10 groups with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), mental disorders (MDs) and MSD + MD and to determine which variables are associated with sick leave. METHOD A cross-sectional study of 210 employees was conducted at an occupational health service unit. Physio...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among farmers and to establish the most common regional MSDs reported. METHODS Comprehensive electronic searches of Pubmed, Web of Science, CINAHL, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Agris Database, and Cochrane Library were carried out using keywords for MSDs and farmers. Pooled estimates of prevalence with 95% confidence intervals were ...

background: musculoskeletal pain accompanied by psychological problems leads to reduced health efficiency. on the other hand, work-related anxiety and depression is another important factor that could result in reduced productivity in organizations and physical and mental problems in personnel. musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are the most common occupational health problems that have high cost...