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C. J. Grobler - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Self-reported work-related Musculoskeletal injuries and isometric handgrip strength.
Occupational Medicine, 2013Co-Authors: C. J. GroblerAbstract:BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal injuries are common in car assembly workers, causing significant morbidity. There is evidence that increased muscle strength reduces Musculoskeletal injury risk and that handgrip strength is a predictor of general muscle strength. Aims To investigate whether isometric handgrip strength (IHGS) is a predictor of increased Musculoskeletal injury risk in automotive assembly workers. METHODS: We measured IHGS in a cross-sectional survey of final assembly line workers in an automotive manufacturing plant. Weak handgrip was defined as two standard deviations below the normative mean value for age and gender. Self-reported Musculoskeletal injury/accident data and recent Musculoskeletal symptoms were recorded using a modified Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire. RESULTS: Of 445 final assembly line workers, 206 (46%) participated. Sixty participants (29%) reported a Musculoskeletal injury/accident at work in the preceding 5 years. Mean IHGS in this population was lower than international normative values. Odds ratios for self-reported injury (adjusted for gender and recent Musculoskeletal symptoms) were 0.62 (95% CI 0.28-1.35) for left weak handgrip and 0.57 (95% CI 0.31-1.1) for right weak handgrip. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, weak handgrip did not predict increased risk of Musculoskeletal injuries/accidents.
Brian E Grogg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a Musculoskeletal ultrasound course for physical medicine and rehabilitation residents
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2010Co-Authors: Jonathan T Finnoff, David J Nutz, Jay Smith, Brian E GroggAbstract:ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an imaging modality that can be used to evaluate nerve, tendon, muscle, ligament, and joint disorders and to guide therapeutic procedures. A growing proportion of physiatrists are interested in Musculoskeletal ultrasound as demonstrated by the increasing number of Musculoskeletal ultrasound articles published in physical medicine and rehabilitation journals and quantity of Musculoskeletal ultrasound courses and workshops at physical medicine and rehabilitation conferences. The Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program developed a Musculoskeletal ultrasound course for their physical medicine and rehabilitation residents, which was implemented in 2008. A detailed description of the course is provided in this article. In addition, results from a preMusculoskeletal ultrasound course and postMusculoskeletal ultrasound course practical and written test are presented, and the results of a postMusculoskeletal ultrasound course resident survey are discussed. This information can be used by other physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs to assist in the creation of their own Musculoskeletal ultrasound course.
Han Soo Song - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Evaluation of the prevalence of Musculoskeletal symptoms, presumptive diagnosis, medical care use, and sick leave among female school meal service workers
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Young Hoon Moon, Young Joon Yang, Sang Yoon Do, Hong Jae Chae, Han Soo SongAbstract:Background Most of the school meal service workers in Korea are middle-aged individuals. They have high workload, which increases their incidence of Musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of subjective Musculoskeletal symptoms, presumptive diagnosis, medical care use, and sick leave among female school meal workers. Methods We analyzed the results of Musculoskeletal disease screening of 1581 female school meal workers. The screening consisted of self-administered questionnaire, history taking by occupational physicians, and physical examination. The prevalence of subjective Musculoskeletal symptoms, presumptive diagnosis after initial examination by occupational physicians, use of medical care for more than 7 days, and sick leave due to Musculoskeletal diseases during the past year were evaluated in this study. The relative risk of four outcome indicators of Musculoskeletal disorders was compared with respect to potential factors, such as age, subjective physical loading, present illness, injury experience, and type of school, using log-binomial regression. Results The prevalence of subjective Musculoskeletal symptom was 79.6%; presumptive diagnosis, 47.6%; hospital visits over 7 days, 36.4%; and sick leave, 7.3%. The relative risk of Musculoskeletal symptoms by age (≥50 years vs
Arne Henstenpettersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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profile of work related health complaints among swedish dental laboratory technicians
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1996Co-Authors: Nils Jacobsen, Tore Derand, Arne HenstenpettersenAbstract:Abstract The purpose of the present investigation was to assess the prevalence and nature of occupation-related health problems among Swedish dental laboratory technicians. A 4-page questionnaire listing seven groups of health complaints was completed by 489 male and 242 female technicians, representing 56% of the active members of their organization. Similar information from 163 males and 160 females with other occupations was used for comparison. The biannual prevalence of health problems among the technicians was 79%, comprising Musculoskeletal (68%), dermal (34%), respiratory (31%), neurological (26%), systemic (19%) and eyesight/hearing problems (15%). Job-specific ergonomic and stress factors were responsible for museuloskeletal and neurological (finger) reactions, whereas chemical insults, grinding dusts and indoor climate caused dermal, respiratory and systemic reactions. There was no age prevalence as regards health complaints, but female technicians consistently showed a larger prevalence of museuloskeletal, dermal, systemic and neurological complaints than their male counterparts (P<0.05, x2). A similar sex difference was also present in the control group. A considerable part of the reactions were perceived to be of minor importance, bringing the total biannual prevalence down to 57%. However, the prevalence of job-related health complaints was still higher among the technicians than in the control groups for all indicators except systemic and eyesight/hearing problems. The profile of health complaints among dental laboratory technicians was characterized by Musculoskeletal, neurological and dermal reaction, underlining the importance of job-specific ergonomic and chemical hazards. Only a few of the technicians had consulted medical personnel.
Daniel Haile Chercos - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the impact of work related risk factors on the development of neck and upper limb pain among low wage hotel housekeepers in gondar town northwest ethiopia institution based cross sectional study
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Sintayehu Daba Wami, Awrajaw Dessie, Daniel Haile ChercosAbstract:Musculoskeletal disorders are a major source of disability accounting for considerable economic loss globally. Studies showed that housekeepers suffer from exposure to many high-risk factors for neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders. In Ethiopia, little is known and the information is limited in scope about the magnitude of the problem among hotel housekeepers. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the magnitude of the neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders and identify the associated risk factors among hotel housekeepers. Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed from March 1 to May 20, 2017. Systematic random sampling was used to select 422 study participants among the Gondar town hotels, Ethiopia. The standardized Nordic questionnaire for the analysis of Musculoskeletal symptoms was used to measure the neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 20. The significance level was obtained at 95% CI and p value ≤ 0.05. The overall magnitude of a self-reported neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders among hotel housekeepers in the last 12 months was 62.8% (95% CI 58.3, 67.8). The main body areas of concern were neck pain (50.7%), shoulder pain (54%), elbow/forearm (47.2%), and hand/wrist (45.5%). Age, rest break taken, repetitive movement, reaching/overstretching, organization concern for health and safety, and job satisfaction were the risk factors significantly associated with neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders. A higher proportion of hotel housekeepers were found to be affected by neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders in Gondar town. Repetitive movement and reaching/overstretching were strongly associated risk factors with neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, ergonomic, organizational and personal measures, which focus on minimizing repetitive movement and awkward working position and facilitating rest break with exercise, are important to tackle neck and upper limb Musculoskeletal disorders among hotel housekeepers.
