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 …

Background Nurses' physical performance at work has implications both for nurses'
occupational health and patient care. Although nurses are the largest healthcare workforce …

Background Nurses have an increased risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), along
with a high prevalence of obesity, poor eating habits and insufficient physical activity. The …

Background Spinal posture is commonly a focus in the assessment and clinical
management of low back pain (LBP) patients. However, the link between spinal posture and …

Background: With the dwindling numbers of nurses predicted to worsen; attrition from this
professional occupation must be curtailed. This systematic review scrutinized the incidence …

Background: Resisted and aerobic exercises are recommended to reduce weight and
improve health, but which exercise modality offers the best results is still unclear. Objective …

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant
health challenge facing nurses. However, very few studies investigated the prevalence of …

Muscles, tendons, joints and nerves are susceptible to injury when stressed or traumatised
repetitively, or over an extended period of time. Regardless of the nature of the work, a large …

Aims. To assess the effects of exercise intervention on nurses' health‐related physical
fitness. Background. Regular exercise that includes gymnastics or aerobics has a positive …

Background: Physical inactivity has become a global health concern and is among the 10
leading causes of death and disability. Physiotherapists are in a position to combat inactivity …