Background & objective: The present study was conducted to examine the risk factors associated with hand activity and to determine their cumulative effect on the development of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: The present clinical trial was conducted on 24 men and 6 women employed at a tea factory in Fuman in northern Iran. The human body map was used to assess the preva...

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the major problems, encountering work force today. Many researches have revealed the disadvantages and inconveniences that such problems have caused. Some kinds of careers are traditional and complex and are more probable to cause disorders. Carpet restoration is one of these jobs causing musculoskeletal disorders in the work force. Th...

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent in work settings and are associated with high rate of prevalence and costs. Musculoskeletal conditions have multifaceted nature, and occupational factors play an important role in their development. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the working population in Iran during...

Introduction: Heavy load lifting or occupational and individual factors are effective hazard agents in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, the aim of the present study was investigating the correlation of musculoskeletal disorders with work ability index and allowable load lifting limit. Methods: This analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted using census (n = 60...

Background and aim: the workers in Quarry and Stone Industries done frequently some duties including lifting and carrying of heavy loads and they are exposed to high risk of cumulative trauma disorders. The aim of this study was to comparing the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk of work postures in Quarry and Stone Industries workers. Material and methods: this cross-sectional a...