While the etiologic mechanisms are poorly understood, there is increasing evidence that psychosocial factors related to the job and work environment play a role in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper extremity and back. Though the findings of the studies reviewed are not entirely consistent, they suggest that perceptions of intensified workload, monoton...

Pendahuluan: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) adalah permasalahan akibat gangguan yang dikeluhkan oleh seseorang pada bagian muskuloskeletal seperti otot, saraf, tendon, sendi, kartilago, dan spinal discs. Terdapat banyak faktor dapat mempengaruhi MSDs yaitu individu, pekerjaan, lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara karakteristik individu (umur, jenis kelamin, ma...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common problem among carpet weavers. This study was undertaken to introduce affecting personal and occupational factors in developing the number of MSDs among carpet weavers. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed among 862 weavers in seven towns with regard to workhouse location in urban or rural regions. Data were collected by using q...

Reports of pain and physical exam findings for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are two common outcome measures independently used to assess work-related MSDs in the scientific literature. How these measures correlate with each other, however, is largely unknown. We recruited 520 sewing machine operators to describe the correlation between subjective self-reported pain and physical findings of ...

background and objectives: musculoskeletal disorders are common among children. burden imposed on neck, shoulder and back areas by carrying schoolbags may result in musculoskeletal disorders in students. the aim of this study is to determine the frequency of musculoskeletal symptoms and factors associated with these symptoms in students of tehran.   methods: three hundred and forty students par...

background: occupational stress has physical and psychological consequences, and is a major cause of job dissatisfaction among employees, which can reduce the quality of services provided. this study was conducted to examine the relationship between job stress and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (msds) among computer users in hospitals (private & governmental) of gorgan, iran, in 20...

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been increasingly used as an alternative or adjunctive treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis. The electromagnetic based treatments can be divided into four main groups based on their physical characteristics and consequent biological effects: Direct current, capacitive coupling, inductive coupling (pul...

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limbs are the most common occupational diseases and injuries and one of the causes of disability in workers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the risk of these disorders using the loading postural upper body assessment (LUBA) method. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was...