Background: Although non-specific low back pain (LBP) is known to be multifactorial, studies
from across the globe have documented their higher prevalence in nurses. This systematic …

Abstract Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) remain a major concern for workers in the
healthcare industry. Healthcare workers are at high risk of work-related MSDs mainly …

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a significant impact on
physical therapists, but few studies have addressed the issue. Research is needed to …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term efficacy of an ergonomics
program that included patient-handling devices in six long-term care facilities (LTC) and one …

Objective Numerous studies has shown that regular physical exercise can reduce
musculoskeletal pain, but the optimal setting to achieve high adherence and effectiveness …

Background A mismatch between individual physical capacities and physical work demands
enhance the risk for musculoskeletal disorders, poor work ability and sickness absence …

Manual patient handling commonly induces high mechanical load on the lower back of
healthcare workers. A long-term research project, the 'Third Dortmund Lumbar Load …

Hoito-ja hoivatyöhön liittyvät potilassiirrot vaativat hoitajalta fyysistä ponnistusta, joka
helposti ylikuormittaa hoitajan tuki-ja liikuntaelimistöä. Tuki-ja liikuntaelimistön …

The objective of the study was to assess the changes in the mechanical load on the low-
back when shifting from a self-chosen to a recommended patient-handling technique. Nine …

Objectives This prospective cohort study investigates work-related risk factors for
occupational back injury among healthcare workers. Methods The study comprised 5017 …