OBJECTIVE A follow-up study of musculoskeletal symptoms after Pogosta virus infection. METHODS Twenty-six patients with earlier serologically confirmed Pogosta disease were examined. Ultrasonography of affected joints was performed in patients who had chronic musculoskeletal symptoms. Serum antibodies against Sindbis virus were determined. The patients were typed for HLA-DR and B27. Efforts w...

In order to explore the relationship between car driving and musculoskeletal troubles, a cross-sectional structured-interview survey of low- to high-mileage drivers (including individuals who drove as part of their job) was conducted based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The results clearly showed that exposure to car driving was associated with reported sickness absence due to low...

The objective of the review was to gain more insight into the effects of occupational interventions for primary prevention of musculoskeletal symptoms in healthcare workers. The Cochrane Collaboration methodological guidelines for systematic reviews functioned as a starting point. Thirteen studies meeting the inclusion criteria were analysed for methodological quality and effects. Eight outcome...

Objective Evaluate the effects of 10 min/day yoga for 1 month on musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance home-office workers. Background The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to switch teleworking. abrupt change from an office setting improvised may negatively affect emotional health By providing mental physical exercises, be effective in reducing adverse effects. Method Fifty-four p...

Purpose: The present study aimed to compare Musculoskeletal Discomforts (MSDs) among six different common postures while working with laptop in female students of University of Tehran, Tehran City, Iran. Methods: This was a crossover trial study. Eighteen female students voluntarily and purposefully participated in all stages of the study. The study participants were randomly assigned into gro...

  Background :Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most prevalent occupational disorders in different jobs such as office work. Some interventions such as ergonomic modifications and workplace exercises are introduced as the methods for alleviating these disorders. In this study we compared the effect of ergonomic modifications and workplace exercises on musculoskeletal pain and discomfort i...

AIM We sought to evaluate musculoskeletal discomfort and mental and physical fatigue in the call-center workers of an airline company before and after a supervised exercise program compared with rest breaks during the work shift. INTRODUCTION This was a longitudinal pilot study conducted in a flight-booking call-center for an airline in São Paulo, Brazil. Occupational health activities are re...

Background and Purpose: Job stress is an important psychological factor. Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common causes of disability in industrialized and developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed to assess job stress and its relationship with the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in office workers of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Materials and Met...