Association between physical fitness and musculoskeletal health in firefighters

J Ras, ES Soteriades, DL Smith, AP Kengne… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Firefighters are often placed in situations that require high levels of physical
exertion, leading to significant strain on firefighters' musculoskeletal system, predisposing …

Occupational stress and musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters: the mediating effect of depression and job burnout

AH Khoshakhlagh, S Al Sulaie… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The firefighting profession carries a heightened risk of musculoskeletal disorders. A
firefighter's job is physically demanding and includes activities such as running, climbing …

Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shopkeepers in Ethiopia: Evidence from a workplace cross-sectional study

AH Tesfaye, GG Kabito, FM Aragaw, TH Mekonnen - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are the leading cause of
disability worldwide. Shopkeepers are prone to developing work-related musculoskeletal …

Association between cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health in firefighters

J Ras, ES Soteriades, DL Smith… - … of Occupational and …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objective The aim of the study is to determine the association between cardiovascular
health (CVH) and musculoskeletal health in firefighters. Methods This cross-sectional study …

Relationships between job stress, post-traumatic stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters and the role of job burnout and depression mediators: a …

AH Khoshakhlagh, SA Sulaie, S Yazdanirad, RM Orr… - BMC public health, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Job stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and negative psychological
outcomes in firefighters can be caused, or aggravated, by their work. These mental disorders …

The effect of commuting time on burnout: the mediation effect of musculoskeletal pain

YH Chen, JJ Lin, C Yang, HM Tang, GP Jong… - BMC Health Services …, 2024 - Springer
Objectives This study explores the relationship among commuting, musculoskeletal (MS)
pain, and burnout. Methods An observational and cross-sectional study was conducted at a …

Low back pain prevalence and associated factors among nurses: cross sectional study from Palestine

RA Zaitoon, NB Said, RH Snober, RF Hussein… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Introduction The prevalence of low back pain among nurses is notably high, which
negatively affects their job performance and overall work quality. Aim of study This research …

Mediation Effect of Musculoskeletal Pain on Burnout: Sex-Related Differences

YH Chen, CJ Yeh, CM Lee, GP Jong - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Burnout occurs when people are exposed to emotionally demanding work situations over an
extended period, resulting in physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. This study …

Physical Ergonomic Assessment in Cleaning Hospital Operating Rooms Based on Inertial Measurement Units

D Koskas, N Vignais - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Workers involved in hospital operating room cleaning face numerous constraints that may
lead to musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to perform physical ergonomic …

The effects of working with a passive arm-support exoskeleton on objective and self-reported measures during field tasks–a randomised cross-over study

HM Pentenga, P Coenen, MA Huysmans, EM Speklé - Ergonomics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent under poor working situations. Where it is
not possible to remove the root cause of MSDs, passive exoskeletons could be a solution. In …