Non-specific low back pain has become a major public health problem worldwide. The
lifetime prevalence of low back pain is reported to be as high as 84%, and the prevalence of …

Specific spinal postures and physical activities have been linked to low back pain (LBP) but
previous reviews have produced contrasting outcomes. This umbrella review examined (1) …

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 …

Background Although various occupational physical activities are suspected of contributing
to low back pain (LBP), causal relationships have not been confirmed, complicating …

Objective The purpose of this review was to identify risk factors, prognostic factors, and
comorbidities associated with common spinal disorders. Methods A scoping review of the …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the causal role of the relationship between loading and the onset of
nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) and persistence of NSLBP (chronic low back pain …

There is a long-held belief that physical activities such as lifting with a flexed spine is
generally harmful for the back and can cause low back pain (LBP), potentially reinforcing …

Background It is commonly believed lifting is dangerous and the back should be straight
during lifting. These beliefs may arise from healthcare professionals, yet no study has …

Purpose There is growing research evidence that workplace factors influence disability
outcomes, but these variables reflect a variety of stakeholder perspectives, measurement …

Informal recycling of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has myriad environmental and
occupational health consequences, though information about the chronic musculoskeletal …