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Within-individual changes in physical work demands associated with self-reported health and musculoskeletal symptoms: a cohort study among Dutch workers
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate changes in physical work demands in association with self-rated health and musculoskeletal symptoms.
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Musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among manual porcelain workers at different workstations: a cross-sectional study
ObjectivesTo investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) symptoms and to identify the associated factors...
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Job satisfaction and job security as moderators in the relationships among job demands, musculoskeletal symptoms, and work performance
PurposeThis study examined whether job satisfaction and job security moderate the path from physical demands and job strain to impaired work...
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Yoga for musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, perceived stress, and quality of sleep in industry workers: a randomized controlled trial
Background and objectivesWork-related musculoskeletal pain and discomfort are due to repetitive, unnatural, continuous movements and postures. Yoga...
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An investigation of the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain and related disability among poultry slaughterhouse workers: a cross-sectional study
PurposeThe poultry slaughterhouse workers (PSW) are at substantial risk of develo** work-related musculoskeletal pain (WMSP) at workplace due to...
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Risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among floor-sitting precision handicraft workers
PurposePrecision handicraft workers are often exposed to stressful postures and poor working conditions while performing different jobs, that are...
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Musculoskeletal problems of hand-sewn crafted footwear manufacturing artisans in Kolhapur, India
BackgroundKolhapuri hand-sewn crafted footwear is one of the well-designed and traditional footwear in India. Many of the processes in these...
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The longitudinal association between working from home and musculoskeletal pain during the COVID-19 pandemic
ObjectiveThis study investigates the associations between working from home and the presence of MSP during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home...
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Air pollution exposure and auto-inflammatory and autoimmune diseases of the musculoskeletal system: a review of epidemiologic and mechanistic evidence
Auto-inflammatory and autoimmune diseases of the musculoskeletal system can be perceived as a spectrum of rheumatic diseases, with the joints and...
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Musculoskeletal pain trajectories of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
ObjectivesIn March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid public health response which included mandatory working from home (WFH) for many...
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Investigation of psychosocial factors on upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and the prevalence of its musculoskeletal disorders among nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveMusculoskeletal disorders are one of the most important occupational problems especially among nurses. The aim of this study was to...
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The association between cold exposure and musculoskeletal disorders: a prospective population-based study
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to determine the association between occupational ambient cold exposure and neck–shoulder pain (NSP), low back...
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Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military personnel: a systematic review with meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military personnel.
MethodsA systematic literature search was carried out...
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Visual symptoms, Neck/shoulder problems and associated factors among surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS): A comprehensive survey
PurposeMinimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is demanding on the musculoskeletal and visual systems. Prevalence, severity and association of neck/shoulder...
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Health inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics
ObjectiveFew studies have investigated health inequalities among young workers. The objectives of this study are to assess the extent of health...
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Physical work environment in an activity-based flex office: a longitudinal case study
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate and explore Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management, office ergonomics, and musculoskeletal symptoms...
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Is physical capacity associated with the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms among office workers? A cross-sectional study
PurposeLow physical capacity is hypothesized to be associated with the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Therefore, our aim was to investigate...
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Assessment of occupational health and work environment with socio-tech value stream map**
Lean production has grown in popularity and has been adopted worldwide to strive for efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization; it is...
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Impact of welding occupation on serum aluminium level and its association with physical health, cognitive function, and quality of life: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveThere is an occupational health concern about welders’ inhalation of toxic aluminium fumes. We investigated whether serum aluminium level...
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Effects of a workplace exercise program on physical capacity and lower back symptoms in hospital nursing assistants: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeConsidering the relevance of muscle strength for sustaining good musculoskeletal health among workers who perform physically demanding work,...