With the prevalence of computer usage in society today, the incidence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) has correspondingly increased, particularly in the upper limbs including neck, shoulder, arms and wrists [20]. For computer workers, a myriad of possible contributing factors for these musculoskeletal injuries have been identified including seated work, awkward positions, static...

Background and Study Aim. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are incredibly common often related to work load. For any occupational or public health intervention, injury prevention is preferred treatment. Occupational research has the potential help mitigate MSD in workplace. The aim of this study was determine how demands ski instructors may affect their musculoskeletal system. Material Methods. ...

background: work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most important problems in the health workforce. these discomforts cause many working days losses, increase absenteeism from work, and impose annual economic costs. awkward posture is the most important factor among the risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. this study aimed at implementing an interventional ergonomic ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are still a major problem in daily occupational life. Despite the high incidence rates and important consequences for employees, employers and society, efficient preventive strategies seem to fail in efficiency. The reason may be found in approaching the issue via the classic post-factum analysis. The preventive measures are almost not implemented because of the low pr...

Aim . To measure respiratory muscle strength (RMS) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and different musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Material methods Patients were divided four groups according to the MSD. Group I included 52 (13.4%) sarcopenia, group II 28 (7.2%) osteopenia, III 25 (6.5%) osteosarcopenia, IV 282 (72.9%) without All underwent assessment of maximal expiratory (МЕР) in...

PURPOSE To investigate whether patients are prescribed rehabilitation early in a new sick leave period, and whether this prescription is associated with sex, age, diagnosis, description of functioning and affiliation of certifying physician. METHOD A cross-sectional study using data from sickness certificates issued during a total sick leave period, collected consecutively during 2 weeks in 2...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the effect of physician practicing preferences (PPP) in primary care for homeopathy (Ho), CAM (Complementary and alternative medicines) with conventional medicine (Mx) or exclusively conventional medicine (CM) on patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with reference to clinical progression, drug consumption, side effects and loss of t...

OBJECTIVES The most common occupational disease that is compensated by Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance (IACI) in Korea is musculoskeletal disease (MSD). Although complaints about the workers' compensation system have been raised by injured workers with MSD, studies that examine workers' experiences with the Korean system are rare. This paper is a qualitative study designed to examine...