Abstract Background Office employees are at a greater risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to their prolonged computer use. In the context of COVID-19, an unanticipated shift working from home is likely increase MSD lack ergonomic workspace and longer workdays. Aim To explore prevalence with work-related factors among users during COVID-19 pandemic. Study design Cross-sectional survey. ...

BACKGROUND Musical performance-associated musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem among professional musicians. Considering the manifold consequences arising for the musicians, they can be seen as a threat for their professional activity. String players are the most affected group of musicians in this matter. Faults in upper body posture while playing the instrument, causing...

BACKGROUND Self-reported work-related ill-health (WRI) statistics suggest that agricultural workers in the UK are at an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), skin and respiratory disease. However, there is little comprehensive medically reported information on WRI in the UK agricultural sector. METHODS Cases of WRI within the UK from 2002 to 2008, as reported to The Health and Oc...

UNLABELLED BACKGROUND Dairy farming is physically demanding and associated with a high frequency of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This study investigated and compared work-related MSD, ergonomic work factors and physical exertion in farmers and employed farm workers on dairy farms in Sweden. METHODS The study comprised 66 dairy farmers, and 37 employed dairy farm workers. A modified ver...

BACKGROUND Physical demands at work remain a leading cause of work-related injuries in industrialized countries. AIMS To use the 2003 Spanish National Survey of Work Conditions to examine prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and physical load at work. METHODS Using a representative sample of 5236 persons from the Spanish workforce, the prevalence of carrying or liftin...

BACKGROUND Assessment of the level of exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) risk factors can be an appropriate basis for planning and implementing an interventional ergonomics program in the workplace. This study was conducted among workers of an Iranian sugar-producing factory to determine WMSD prevalence rate among production workers and to assess the level of exposure to...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are potential sources of morbidity in hair restoration surgeons (HRS). This is particularly true for those who perform follicular unit extraction (FUE). OBJECTIVE To describe the nature, prevalence, and extent of ergonomic or work-related MSDs among HRS. METHODS & MATERIALS A survey regarding MSDs was e-mailed to 100 HRS. RESULTS Thirty-eight HR...

OBJECTIVES Information technologies have been developing very rapidly, also in the case of occupational activities. Epidemiological studies have shown that employees, who work with computers, are more likely to complain of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between neck MSD and individual and work related factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS The inve...

background: musculoskeletal disorders (msd) represent one of the most frequently occurring and costly occupational issue in nursing. the nursing profession is one of the most stressful occupations today, because of the quantity and diversity of risk factors associated with the work environment. the aim of this study was to examine the relationshipbetweenburnout syndrome and musculoskeletal diso...

Background and Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are one of the most common health problems faced by individuals who sit for prolonged periods. The sitting design office chairs has recently become an important aspect in preventing MSD. aim this study is to determine effect different chair types on trunk muscle activation.
 Methods: Fifteen participants (age 22.92 ± 3.40 years) were ...