Depression and musculoskeletal problems

Musculoskeletal problems in overweight and obese children.

PURPOSE The obesity epidemic in children is spreading at alarming rates. Because musculoskeletal problems can influence physical activity, we compared the frequency of musculoskeletal problems in overweight and obese children with that in normal-weight children. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional database and face-to-face interview study that included 2,459 children aged 2 to 17 years fro...

Predicting symptoms of anxiety and depression based on interpersonal problems

The present study aimed to predict symptoms of anxiety and depression according to interpersonal problems. 362 individuals (220 men, 142 women) selected from the University of Tehran using the convenience sampling method. The participants completed the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP-60, Horowitz, et al, 1988) and the Stress Depression Anxiety Scale (DASS, Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). T...

Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Problems in Instrumentalists

Musculoskeletal disorders and comorbid depression: implications for practice.

BACKGROUND   The physical demands of work have a substantial impact on the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Depression is often associated with work-related injuries and may influence a person's success or otherwise return to work. There is pressure for occupational rehabilitation providers to produce good return-to-work outcomes in a timely and financially responsible manne...

Relationship between Comorbid Health Problems and Musculoskeletal Disorders Resulting in Musculoskeletal Complaints and Musculoskeletal Sickness Absence among Employees in Korea

BACKGROUND To investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and comorbid health problems, including depression/anxiety disorder, insomnia/sleep disorder, fatigue, and injury by accident, and to determine whether certain physical and psychological factors reduce comorbid health problems. METHODS In total, 29,711 employees were selected from respondents of the Third Korean Work...