Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Upper Limb Disorders and Low Back Pain Among Informal Workers of Hand-Operated Rebar Benders

ObjectivesLow back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability among nursing personnel. Although many studies regarding the risk factors for LBP among nursing staff have focused on the physical load at work, multidimensional assessments of risk factors are essential to identify appropriate preventive strategies. We aimed to investigate the association of multidimensional factors (individual, physical, psychological and occupational) with disabling LBP among nursing personnel in Japan.DesignObservational study with comparative cross-sectional design.SettingData were collected using the self-administered questionnaire at a tertiary medical centre.ParticipantsAfter excluding participants with missing variables, 718 nursing personnel were included in the analysis.Outcome measuresA self-administered questionnaire assessed individual characteristics, rotating night shift data, severity of LBP, previous episode of LBP, sleep problem, kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia), depressive condition (K6), physical flexibility and frequency of lifting at work. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the factors associated with disabling LBP (LBP interfering with work) among nursing personnel.ResultsOf all participants, 110 (15.3%) reported having disabling LBP. The multivariable logistic regression analysis after adjustment for several confounding factors showed that kinesiophobia (highest tertile, adjusted OR (aOR): 6.13, 95% CI : 3.34 to 11.27), previous episode of LBP (aOR: 4.31, 95% CI: 1.50 to 12.41) and insomnia (aOR: 1.66, 95% CI: 1.05 to 2.62) were significantly associated with disabling LBP.ConclusionsThe present study indicated that kinesiophobia, a previous episode of LBP, and sleep problems were associated with disabling LBP among nursing personnel. In the future, workplace interventions considering assessments of these factors may reduce the incidence of disabling LBP in nursing staff, although further prospective studies are needed.

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Trunk Lateral Flexor Endurance and Body Fat: Predictive Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Child Equestrian Athletes

Children ◽

10.3390/children7100172 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 172

Author(s):

Antonio Cejudo ◽

Angélica Ginés-Díaz ◽

Olga Rodríguez-Ferrán ◽

Fernando Santonja-Medina ◽

Pilar Sainz de Baranda

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Musculoskeletal Injury ◽

Low Back ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Potential Risk Factors ◽

Predictive Risk

Low back pain (LBP) is the most common overuse musculoskeletal injury suffered by child equestrian athletes (CEA). Despite this, little is known about the risk factors related to LBP in these athletes, and very limited research has been conducted on this topic. This study was designed to investigate predictive risk factors for LBP in CEA. The purposes of this research were to determine whether anthropometric, range of motion (ROM), core endurance and sagittal spinal morphotype measures are risk factors for LBP and to establish a diagnostic cutoff value for those factors associated with LBP. Nineteen CEA between the ages of 12 and 17 years were voluntarily recruited. Potential risk factors evaluated included corporal composition, lower limb ROM, core endurance and sagittal spinal measures. Associations and predictions were calculated between these risk factors and the LBP during the last 12 months. Almost half of the CEA have suffered at least one episode of LBP. Two risk factors and cutoff values were identified as predictors of LBP in CEA: having a high body fat higher than 23% (p = 0.01) and trunk lateral flexor endurance lower to 65 s (p = 0.021), body fat being the strongest predictor.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain among hospital staff in a university hospital in Lebanon

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2016.07.325 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 59 ◽

pp. e146 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Khalil Ghoussoub ◽

Alain El Asmar ◽

Gaby Kreichati ◽

Sawma Wakim ◽

Mayla Bakhache ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Hospital Staff ◽

University Hospital ◽

Low Back ◽

Factors Associated

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Workplace Risk Factors and Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders, Part 1: A Review of Biomechanical and Psychophysical Research on Risk Factors Associated with Low-Back Pain

AIHAJ - American Industrial Hygiene Association ◽

10.1080/15298660008984513 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 61 (1) ◽

pp. 39-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

W. Monroe Keyserling

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Low Back ◽

Factors Associated

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Injury Prevention: Avoiding One of Golf's More Painful Hazards

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1260/174795409789577452 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽

pp. 129-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

David M Lindsay ◽

Theo H Versteegh ◽

Anthony A Vandervoort

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽

Low Back ◽

Prevention Strategies

Although the sport of golf may be mistakenly perceived as a benign physical activity, there are in fact patterns of problems such as strains to the upper limb and low-back pain that have the potential to interfere with the professional golfer's livelihood and recreational golfer's enjoyment. In this article, a summary of the literature has been provided outlining the nature and extent of common musculoskeletal injuries that golfers deal with as well as some of the risk factors that may increase injury susceptibility. A detailed overview of prevention strategies to minimize the risk of suffering a golf injury has also been provided. Since many injuries arise from poor swing biomechanics, taking instruction with a knowledgeable golf instructor can be an important first step towards injury prevention. However, if a golfing client already has an injury which originated or is aggravated by playing or practicing, then the personalized help of a physician or physiotherapist experienced in golf biomechanics is also warranted. Proper attention to prevention will ensure a lifetime of enjoyable golf “par”ticipation.

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