Endocrine myopathies represent disorders of the musculoskeletal system that significantly impair the state of health. Sarcopenia is their pathophysiological common denominator. Recent reports have shown that endocrine disorders, even when subclinical, may also be associated with tendinopathies. It may thus be suggested that both hormones and hormonal disorders have complex actions on the muscul...

This review summarizes the knowledge regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders and the association with computer work. Amodel of musculoskeletal disorders and computer work is proposed and the evidence and implications of the model together with issues for future research is discussed. The model emphasizes the associations between work organization, psychosocial factors and mental stre...

This review summarizes the knowledge regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders and the association with computer work. Amodel of musculoskeletal disorders and computer work is proposed and the evidence and implications of the model together with issues for future research is discussed. The model emphasizes the associations between work organization, psychosocial factors and mental stre...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities are commonly affected by chronicity and disability. One of the most commonly affected areas is the ankle. Epidemiological information is limited for chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders in the general community, particularly in the developing world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and impact of chronic musculoskeletal...

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: musculoskeletal disorders (msds) represent one of the most common occupational health education problems in both developed and developing countries. the aim of this study was to assess the effect of an occupational ergonomic training educational programon awareness, attitude and work-related musculoskeletal disorders behavior among office workers. material and methods: firstly,200 o...

introduction: work-related musculoskeleta ldisorders (wmsds) of upperlimbs (ul)in the last 35 years have become extremely widespread, reaching epidemiclevels, inalladv ancedindustrializedcountries. they are considered the main cause of disability, time off work, and requests for healthcare . method and materials: for detailed risk assessment, iso -11228-3 is the preferred method. it is recommen...

the musculoskeletal disorders cover a large percent of occupational diseases; therefore, in order to protect workers from such disorders, there is a need to evaluate workers positions at work in different industries. in a major furniture manufacture located in tehran, 500 workers were examined. these workers were divided into fourteen working groups, including production lines of water-heater, ...