Evidence-based intervention for musculoskeletal disorders

Response to “Ergonomic Intervention For Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Workers”

We read with great interest the recently published article entitled “Use of Ergonomic Measures Related to Musculoskeletal Complaints among Construction Workers: A 2-year Follow-up Study” by Frings-Dresen et al [1]. Ergonomic intervention prevents work-related musculoskeletal injuries in workers. We compliment the authors for their initiative to implement ergonomic measures through a national ca...

Evidence-Based Management and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ergonomic Intervention for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders among Farm Women

For more than a decade, farming has been rated as one of the dangerous occupations. A considerable number of adverse health conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders are linked to agricultural work. This paper presents the results of a literature review undertaken to determine the types and extent of musculoskeletal disorders of the farm women in India and to identify opportunities for er...

Elbow Musculoskeletal Disorders (Epicondylitis): Evidence for Work-Relatedness

Over 20 epidemiologic studies have examined physical workplace factors and their relationship to epicondylitis. The majority of studies involved study populations exposed to some combination of work factors, but among these studies were also those that assessed specific work factors. Each of the studies examined (those with negative, positive, or equivocal findings) contributed to the overall p...

The effect of a multifaceted ergonomic intervention program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in dentists

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...