Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of low back pain. Despite its long history
and large socio-economical impact in western societies, the initiation and progress of disc …

Objectives The association between occupational mechanical exposures and low-back pain
(LBP) has been studied in several systematic reviews. However, no systematic review …

The aim of this research was to identify the differences in the incidence of symptomatic
cervical and lumbar disc herniation according to age, sex, and national health insurance …

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniations are the most common causes for working-age
individuals to undergo lumbar spine surgery. Patients with a family history of disc disease or …

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, as a leading cause of low back pain, productivity loss,
and disability, is a common musculoskeletal disorder that results in significant …

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 …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting the back, upper and lower extremities are
widespread in the general population, implying a variety of causal factors. Multiple causes …

The physical load ensuing from the repositioning and moving of patients puts health care
workers at risk of musculoskeletal complaints. Technical equipment developed to aid with …

Objective Back pain is a very widespread disease pattern and is one of the most frequent
causes for consultation of a physician in general. In most cases, discogenic changes are the …

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS This guideline includes 20 recommendations and four
key statements that achieved consensus or strong consensus regarding the application of …