Prevalence and Associated Factors for Thoracic Spine Pain in the Adult Working Population:
A Literature Review: Andrew M. Briggs, et al. School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University of …

Persistent or chronic pain is prevalent in many developed countries, with estimates ranging
from 10% to higher than 50%, and is a major economic burden to individuals and societies …

Office workers remain in a awkward position for long periods, which can lead to
musculoskeletal symptoms. Ergonomic guidelines are recommended to avoid such …

For improved prevention of health issues among blue-collar workers, there is a need for an
overview of the physical activity at work and leisure using technical long-term measurements …

Purpose Various conservative interventions have been used for the treatment of non-specific
neck pain. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the cost-effectiveness of …

The influence of whole body sitting posture on cervico-thoracic posture, mechanical load
and extensor muscle activity was examined in 23 asymptomatic adults. Cervical and upper …

Purpose Epidemiological research has identified women to be more susceptible to
developing neck–shoulder musculoskeletal disorders when performing low-force, repetitive …

Written by world renowned researchers and clinicians in the field, Management of Neck Pain
Disorders provides a comprehensive insight into the nature of neck pain disorders within a …

A cross-sectional study using a modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire asked 867
New Zealand veterinarians about the presence or absence of musculoskeletal discomfort …

Study Design Prospective cohort/predictive validity study. Objective To determine the
predictive validity of selected clinical examination items and to develop a clinical prediction …