BACKGROUND Nurses and nursing assistants are susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and injuries (WMSDs) due to the increase in overweight and obese patients they are handling on a daily basis. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to review work-related musculoskeletal hazards and risks associated with handling overweight and obese patients, and summarize the recommended interventions to...

Work-related musculoskeletal symptom disorders (WMSDs) have a significant issue for dental professionals. This study investigated the effects of high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on work-related pain, fatigue, and the active range of motion in dental professionals. Among recruited 47 dental professionals with WMSDs, 24 subjects received high-frequency TENS (the T...

The objective of this video is to identify at-risk postures in vaginal surgery that may lead work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) and demonstrate corrective exercises prevent future pain. Vaginal surgeons report high rates WMSDs, yet little education exists on WMSD prevention specific population. In video, we five key problematic WMSDs. These include forward head posture, increased tho...

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational injuries in dentists. These disorders occur due to the specific characteristics of dentistry occupation such as the use of tools and instruments and awkward posture. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of multifaceted ergonomic program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in dentists. Metho...

Background/Aim: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) develop due to exposure physical and psycho-social factors in the work environment. The diagnostic criteria prevalence of WMSDs are not well established. In this study, we aimed determine which occur automotive industry workers what underlying risk may be.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed that included 200 who wer...

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common work-related health problems in the World, affecting millions of workers. Health professionals are also vulnerable to WMSDs during the course of routine work especially those who are in direct contact with patients. The literature on WMSDs is scarce in Nigeria, especially with regards to sonographers. This study therefore set ou...

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational injuries in dentists. These disorders occur due to the specific characteristics of dentistry occupation such as the use of tools and instruments and awkward posture. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of multifaceted ergonomic program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in dentists. &n...

background: studies on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (wmsds) in computer users is high. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of three ergonomics intervention on body posture and musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (computer users) in isfahan gas company. these interventions include education, sports and installation of software on computer systems...