BACKGROUND Regional musculoskeletal pain such as back or shoulder pain are commonly reported symptoms in the community. The extent of consultation to primary care with such problems is unknown as a variety of labels may be used to record such consultations. The objective was to classify musculoskeletal morbidity codes used in routine primary care by body region, and to determine the annual cons...

Abstract Background Workplace musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of morbidity and disability in Australian workforce. Over one five occupational therapists report workplace disorders, with almost half reporting symptoms. In other health professions, students novice clinicians (≤5 years practice) experience greater risk but little is known about therapy students. Methods this cross-...

background: musculoskeletal disorders represent a substantial cause of morbidity worldwide. the contribution of work to these disorders has been well established by various epidemiological and laboratory-based researches. the aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal disorders in truck drivers. materials and methods: this cross sectional study ...

Background: Garment factories in India contribute to the economic growth and it is the second largest sector for employment. Many unskilled laborers from rural location work in this sector. The common jobs handled by them are sewing, ironing, packing and lifting heavy loads which are monotonous, continuous and prolonged. Working for a long period of time without rest, absence of personal protec...