Several studies suggest that neutralizing acid load in the diet with alkali had favorable effects on intermediate markers of musculoskeletal health. We examined whether alkali supplementation with potassium bicarbonate [(KHCO3); 81 mmol/d; n = 12] vs placebo (n = 12) for 84 days altered serum microRNAs, potential biomarkers associated with innumerable biological processes including bone and mus...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether physical and psychosocial load at work influence sickness absence due to low back pain. METHODS The research was a part of the study on musculoskeletal disorders, absenteeism, stress, and health (SMASH), a 3 year prospective cohort study on risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. Workers from 21 companies located throughout The Netherlands participated in th...

Biomechanical models used tor the evaluation ol spinal stress have mostly been static: they reveal the postural stress caused by gravity but ignore the in€rtial forces and torques induced by the accelerations of body segments and the load handled. In this study both static and dynamic models for del€rmining lumbosac-ral compression were used, and the resultS f rom different models wer€ compared...

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. ...

Tissue loss through injury, surgery, and disease motivates the development of new biomaterials to enable tissue repair regeneration. Emerging at interface between bioadhesives regenerative medicine, a generation is created possess dual functions seamless adhesion effective repair. This bioadhesive innovation has wide clinical applications, ranging from wound management regeneration musculoskele...

The dose-response effects of exercise in reduced gravity on musculoskeletal health have not been well documented. It is not known whether or not individualized exercise prescriptions can be effective in preventing the substantial loss in bone mineral density and muscle function that have been observed in space flight and in bed rest. In this study, typical daily loads to the lower extremities w...

Biodegradable implants that release growth factors or other bioactive agents in a controlled manner are investigated to enhance the repair of musculoskeletal tissues. In this study, the in vitro release characteristics and mechanical properties of a 50:50 polylactic acid/polyglycolic acid two phase implant were examined over a 6-week period under no-load conditions or under a cyclic compressive...

In the study maintenance workers were involved in pneumatic wrenching, oxy-gas cutting, and grinding at 5 different heights. Working posture and workers' perceptions were measured. Guidelines on working height were formulated in order to minimize the load on the musculoskeletal system. Data from the present experiment as well as from literature were studied in depth in order to disclose generic...