Back disorders (low back pain, cervicobrachial and lumbosacral radicular syndromes) and some related risk factors

2001 ◽  
Vol 192 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 17-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Kostova ◽  
M. Koleva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Back Disorders ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Job-Specific Factors and Prevalence of Multiple and Disabling Musculoskeletal Pain Among Office Workers, Nurses, and Caregivers in Estonia

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eda Merisalu ◽  
Liina Animägi ◽  
Kristel Oha ◽  
Tiina Freimann ◽  
Tuuli Sirk
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
The Past ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
Specific Factors

Abstract The aims of this study were to describe job-specific factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) by the occupation and body regions in the past 12 months and past month, to analyse multisite and disabling pain and sick leave among office workers (OW), nurses and caregivers (CG); and to find relationships between the observed indicators. The study groups were selected by random sample method. Questionnaire responses on demographic parameters, job-specific factors, and MSPs by body parts in the past 12 months (MSP-12) and past month (MSP-1) were analysed. A questionnaire was sent to 1291 participants. The response rate was 54%. Most of the participants were women, with mean age 41.2 (±11.5) years, working on average 42.8 (±6.7) hours per week and had service length more than five years. Repetitive movements of wrist/hands and working under time pressure were more often reported risk factors by the nurses. Lifting weights 25 kg and more, climbing up and down, kneeling more than one hour a day and piecework finished in the work shift were the most often reported job-related risk factors for the CGs. Use of a keyboard was the same frequent work-related risk factor for the OWs. The most prevalent MSP-12 was low back pain for CGs (66.3%) and nurses (56.1%) and neck pain for OWs (51.5%). The most often reported MSP-1 was shoulder pain for nurses and OWs (84.4% and 65.7%, correspondingly), and elbow pain for CGs (74.9%). In the the entire sampled group, low back pain (53.9%) in the past 12 months and shoulder pain (70.9%) in the past month were the most often reported pain regions. A higher prevalence of multiple and disabling MSP and sickness absence were reported by CGs, compared to other occupation groups (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed positive relationships between job-related risk factors, like repetitive movements, physical load, and time demands, and MSPs and sick leave, especially among CGs (p < 0.05). Job-specific factors need more attention to prevent multiple and disabling pain and sick leave among office and hospital workers.

Work-related risk factors for low back pain in firefighters. Is exercise helpful?

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fani Katsavouni ◽  
Evangelos Bebetsos ◽  
Panagiotis Antoniou ◽  
Paraskevi Malliou ◽  
Anastasia Beneka
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Deployment-Related Risk Factors of Low Back Pain: A Study Among Danish Soldiers Deployed to Iraq

2014 ◽  
Vol 179 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Ravnborg Nissen ◽  
Jacob Louis Marott ◽  
Finn Gyntelberg ◽  
Bernadette Guldager
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Prevalence and Related Risk Factors of Low Back Pain among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Related Risk

Studies have shown that low back pain is a common health problem among hospital nurses especially those working in Intensive Care Units. However, prevalence and the related risk factors in intensive care units needs to be widely investigated. The aims: of this study were to identify prevalence of low back pain and determine its related risk factors among nurses working in Intensive Care Units. Subjects: A purposive sample of all nurses who worked in intensive care units and meet the inclusion criteria. Setting: The study was conducted at four intensive care units of Menoufia University hospital. Tools of the study: Two tools were utilized for data collection as follow; Tool I: Interviewing questionnaire and Tool II: Observational checklist. Results: The prevalence of low back pain among studied nurses was 85%. The most important and preventable risk factors for low back pain among studied nurses were higher body mass index, more average working hours/day, not enough working space, lower compliance of nurses with proper body mechanics and range of motion exercises during work. Conclusion: prevalence of low back pain among nurses working in intensive care units was high. There were multi interrlatrelatede risk factors for low back pain among studied nurses: work, patients and personnel related factors. Recommendations: Periodic and continuous in-services training for nurses working in intensive care units on preventing and coping strategies for low back pain should be implemented.

scholarly journals Understanding Causal Pathways for Occupationally Related Low Back Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 955-956
Author(s):  
Sue A. Ferguson ◽  
William S. Marras ◽  
Jay M. Kapellusch ◽  
Matthew S. Thiese ◽  
Kermit G. Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Back Disorders ◽  
Personal Risk ◽  
Low Back Disorders ◽  
Back Disorder

Extended Abstract Low back pain has been a leading cause of disability worldwide for nearly two decades (Hartvigsen et al 2018). In a study of US health care spending between 1996 through 2013, low back and neck pain was the health care condition with the highest increase in spending (Dieleman et. al. 2016). Continued increases in health care costs due to low back pain are not sustainable. Therefore, we need to develop better low back disorder prevention plans or tools. In order to prevent occupational low back disorders several tools (ie. NIOSH lifting guide, 3DSSPP, Snook Tables, Lumbar Motion Monitor risk model, REBA, LiFFT) have been developed to quantify the biomechanical or physical exposure risk. There are a multitude of risk factors for low back disorders including psychological, psychosocial, and personal factors none of which are included in the available ergonomics tools (Ferguson and Marras, 1997). The goal of this panel is to promote discussion of the biopsychosocial risk factors that lead to low back disorders and disability. Health care providers suggest that patient advocacy should include preventing prolonged work loss (Nguyen and Randolph, 2007) yet one of the most common personal risk factors of low back pain is previous history of low back pain. The prevention tools above do not include any personal risk factors regarding an individual’s low back health status or any other personal risk factor. Should a new low back injury prevention tool include some personal risk factors for previous low back injury or some other personal risk factor? What about a smoking status risk factor or since sitting is the new smoking what about a sitting risk factor? What about psychosocial factors such as supervisor support or co-worker support? What new tools might we need? What stakeholders to do we need or want at the table in order to develop a tool that will actually be effective and who will the users be? The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health funded several field studies in the 2000s to examine biomechanical exposure as risk factors of low back disorders. Several of the panelists had studies in the group. A consortium was formed to pool data where possible to increase statistical power to measure these more complex relationships. The common surveillance questionnaire measures of low back disorder included varying degrees of low back disorder severity. The surveillance measures in order from least severe to most severe were 1) any low back pain, 2) seeking medical care due to low back pain and 3) self-reported lost time due to low back pain in the past year. The panelists will be asked to address how the role of their specific topic may change as a function of the various surveillance measures. What does a new tool being developed really need to prevent (low back pain, seeking medical care, self-reported lost time, low back disability)? We will have each panel member discuss causality from several different multidimensional perspectives and will have an open debate/discussion. We will also allow time for audience perspectives Panelist Roles Dr. Jay Kapellusch will be discussing the role of psychophysics and the NIOSH lifting equation. Dr. Matthew S. Thiese will be examining the role of psychosocial risk factors. Dr. Kermit Davis will address interventions. Dr. Sean Gallagher will be probing specific physical injury mechanisms. Dr. William S. Marras will be presenting the multidimensional causal pathway for low back disorders.

Low Back Pain in Commercial Airline Pilots

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (12) ◽  
pp. 940-947
Author(s):  
Matthias Albermann ◽  
Maria Lehmann ◽  
Christian Eiche ◽  
Joachim Schmidt ◽  
Johannes Prottengeier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
German Population ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Airline Pilots ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Commercial Airline ◽  
Negative Effect

BACKGROUND: In their working life, airline pilots are exposed to particular risk factors that promote nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Because of the varying incidence internationally, we evaluated the point prevalences of acute, subacute, and chronic nonspecific LBP, as well as the current prevalences in German airline pilots. Furthermore, we compared the prevalence to the general German population and to European counterparts.METHODS: An anonymous online survey of 698 participating German airline pilots was evaluated. The impairment between groups was analyzed. Prevalences from our data were compared to existing data.RESULTS: The following point prevalences were found: 8.2% acute, 2.4% subacute, 82.7% chronic LBP; 74.1% of all individuals were suffering from current LBP when answered the questionnaire. A total time spent flying greater than 600 h within the last 12 mo was significantly related to acute nonspecific LBP. Individuals with any type of LBP were significantly impaired compared to those unaffected. It was found that German airline pilots suffer more often from current LBP than the general population and have a higher point prevalence of total LBP than their European counterparts.CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation showed a surprisingly high, previously unidentified, prevalence of nonspecific LBP in German airline pilots. Why German airline pilots suffer more often from LBP remains uncertain. The number of flying hours appears to have a negative effect on developing acute low back pain, but causation cannot be concluded. Other risk factors could not be confirmed.Albermann M, Lehmann M, Eiche C, Schmidt J, Prottengeier J. Low back pain in commercial airline pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(12):940947.

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