An update on the prevalence of low back pain in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analyses
Background Low back pain (LBP) remains a common health problem and one of the most
prevalent musculoskeletal conditions found among developed and developing nations. The …
prevalent musculoskeletal conditions found among developed and developing nations. The …
Causative and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among mine workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
AM Shaikh, BB Mandal, SM Mangalavalli - Safety Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) are very much
prevalent with nearly 1.71 billion people having musculoskeletal disorders all around the …
prevalent with nearly 1.71 billion people having musculoskeletal disorders all around the …
Hydrotherapy versus land-based exercises in the management of chronic low back pain: A comparative study
AI Bello, NH Kalu, BOA Adegoke… - Journal of …, 2010 - World Scientific
Purpose: The study compared the efficacy of hydrotherapy and land-based exercises in the
management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: Twelve patients diagnosed with …
management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: Twelve patients diagnosed with …
Prevalence of low back pain among peasant farmers in a rural community in South South Nigeria
This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and predominant causes of low back
pain (LBP) among peasant farmers in Ebubu community in South-south Nigeria. This study …
pain (LBP) among peasant farmers in Ebubu community in South-south Nigeria. This study …
Prevalence of low back pain in non working rural housewives of Kanpur, India
G Gupta, N Nandini - International journal of occupational medicine …, 2015 - cejsh.icm.edu.pl
Objectives Housewives are nucleus of families but as the working, living, and social
architecture in the rural areas significantly differ from developed or urban area, the results of …
architecture in the rural areas significantly differ from developed or urban area, the results of …
Prevalence and ergonomic risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst underground mine workers in Zambia
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSIs) are common in both developed and third
world countries. Most researchers agree that exposure to ergonomic risk factors is a major …
world countries. Most researchers agree that exposure to ergonomic risk factors is a major …
Musculoskeletal disorders among first-year Ghanaian students in a nursing college
JK Abledu, EB Offei - African health sciences, 2015 - ajol.info
Objective: To estimate the prevalence and extent of MSDs among a sample of freshmen in a
nursing college in Ghana. Methods: A semi-structured self-reported questionnaire including …
nursing college in Ghana. Methods: A semi-structured self-reported questionnaire including …
Prevalence and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers of a gold mine in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
A Okello, ST Wafula, DK Sekimpi… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a major constraint to
worker performance and health. However, research on their prevalence and associated …
worker performance and health. However, research on their prevalence and associated …
[PDF][PDF] Multiple logistic regression analysis of predictors of musculoskeletal disorders and disability among bank workers in Kumasi
J Abledu, G Abledu - Ghana. J Ergonomics, 2012 - academia.edu
Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major cause of occupational
disability worldwide and impose a considerable burden on the individual, society and …
disability worldwide and impose a considerable burden on the individual, society and …
Ergonomic assessment of musculoskeletal disorders among surface mine workers in India
Injuries due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are not uncommon in
heavy industry like mining. Researchers acknowledged that occupational exposure to …
heavy industry like mining. Researchers acknowledged that occupational exposure to …