Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Distal Upper Extremities and the Neck in German Veterinarians: A Cross-Sectional Study

The aim was to describe the profile of workers with occupational multi-site musculoskeletal disorders (MSMSD) and study the relationship between these lesions and socio-professional factors. This is a cross-sectional study involving 254 subjects with occupational musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), identified in the Department of Occupational Medicine at the University Hospital of Mahdia, in Tunisia, over a period of 10 years from 2005 to 2014. The study population was subdivided into two groups; mono-site MSD and multi-site (≥2 sites) groups. Data collection was based on a questionnaire prepared beforehand and covered the description of sociodemographic and professional characteristics. To study psychosocial constraints at work, we have used the Karasek questionnaire. MS-MSD was correlated to the number of dependent children (p=0.02), job/place of work (p=0.00), qualification (p=0.02), taking a rest period (p=0.03), decision latitude (p=0.00), mental demands (p=0.002), social support (p=0.00) and job stress (p=0.04). After binary logistic regression, MS-MSD depended significantly on the number of dependent children (p=0.013; OR=0,33; IC=0,17-0,83), working spouse (p=0.05; OR=0.35; IC=0.12-0.99), job/place of work (p=0.00; OR=4.16; IC=1.95-8.88), qualification (p=0.008; OR=0.28; IC=0.11-0.72), taking a break during work (p=0.04; OR=3.10; IC=1.04-9.22) and social support (p=0.00; OR=7,1; IC=1,9-25,3). When individual risk factors are fixed, the prevention of MS-MSD must target modifiable levers, related to the professional environment of the employees.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0200122 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. e0200122 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Mohammad Didar Hossain ◽

Afzal Aftab ◽

Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam ◽

Ilias Mahmud ◽

Imran Ahmed Chowdhury ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related ◽

Garment Workers ◽

Ergonomic Risk Assessment ◽

Ergonomic Risk

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Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17144916 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 4916

Author(s):

Ronny Zenker ◽

Maria Girbig ◽

Janice Hegewald ◽

Irina Gilewitsch ◽

Mandy Wagner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The Impact

Occupational therapists (OTs) are exposed to physical factors at work, which can lead to an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Most studies examining musculoskeletal complaints in OT report that the neck, shoulders, and lower back are most often afflicted. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of work as an OT (focusing on specific work tasks) on specific musculoskeletal complaints compared to the general working population. A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered standardized questionnaire was conducted from January until October 2015 in Germany. In OT and the comparison group, the highest 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders were observed for the lower back, the neck, and the shoulders. In contrast, elevated prevalence ratios (PR) were found for OT in the thumbs (PR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.9–3.8), the wrists (PR = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.1–1.8), and the elbows (PR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.0–2.2). OTs were particularly exposed to high exertion hand activity and several stressful postures at work. In conclusion, OTs seem to be at risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal complaints in the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Preventive measures should help to reduce the exposures caused by highly repetitive and forceful hand activities.

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Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Workers

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692010000600006 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 1076-1083 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Natália da Rosa Fonseca ◽

Rita de Cassia Pereira Fernandes

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Material Handling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Upper Extremities ◽

Low Back ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Female Workers

This cross-sectional study identified factors associated to musculoskeletal disorders in nursing auxiliaries and technicians in Salvador - Bahia. Three hundred and eight randomly selected female workers answered a questionnaire administered by an interviewer, with questions related to physical and psychosocial demands at work, individual characteristics and activities outside work. Multivariate analysis revealed that musculoskeletal disorders in neck, shoulder or upper back and musculoskeletal disorders in low back are associated to physical demand (material handling, poor back posture and work repetitiveness), psychosocial demand and precarious physical fitness. Musculoskeletal disorders in distal upper extremities are associated to physical demands (repetitiveness and force) and years of work (> 19). The results appoint the need for intervention strategies, incorporating both the organizational aspects of work and adaptations in the physical environment and in the characteristics of tasks.

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Factors associated with hip pain in end-stage renal disease patients on prevalent hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s43166-021-00075-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hüma Bölük Şenlikci ◽

Sevgi İkbali Afşar ◽

Selin Özen ◽

Cihat Burak Sayın

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Short Form ◽

Hip Osteoarthritis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hip Pain ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Musculoskeletal Problem ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Hemodialysis (HD) patients suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. The most reported musculoskeletal problem is arthralgia. Hip arthralgia has been commonly reported in patients undergoing HD. Hip pain can lead to a decrease in levels of physical activity, limitation in joint range of motion, and consequently difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADL) and impair the quality of life (QoL). The aim of the study is to reveal the prevalence of hip pain and related factors in HD patients. This cross-sectional study included 73 patients on prevalent HD whose ages ranged from 25 to 65 years and who were on HD for more than 6 months. Physical examination and radiological imaging were done to every patient. Visual analog scale, Barthel Index, and Short Form-36 were used to evaluate pain, ADL, and QoL, respectively. Results Hip arthralgia was detected in 32 patients. Around 43% of which were diagnosed hip osteoarthritis, 34% greater trochanteric pain syndrome, 15% femoroacetabular impingement, and 6% soft tissue calcifications. Diabetes mellitus and hemodialysis duration were found to be significantly different between the groups of hip pain and without hip pain. Diabetes mellitus was identified as an independent risk factor for hip pain in hemodialysis patients. ADL and QoL were significantly lower in patients with hip pain compared to those without (p < 0.01; p < 0.05, respectively). Conclusions The results of our research show that HD patients should be screened for the presence of hip pain and other musculoskeletal disorders and that this is an area which requires further consideration and medical research.

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