A critical review on physical factors and functional characteristics that may explain a sex/gender difference in work-related neck/shoulder disorders
JN Côté - Ergonomics, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this paper is to critically review recent literature on physical and functional
sex/gender (s/g) differences, with focus on physical determinants associated with …
sex/gender (s/g) differences, with focus on physical determinants associated with …
Model for the work-relatedness of low-back pain
Objectives This study aimed at developing a model for determining the work-relatedness of
low-back pain for a worker with low-back pain using both a personal exposure profile for …
low-back pain for a worker with low-back pain using both a personal exposure profile for …
Psychological factors: anxiety, depression, and somatization symptoms in low back pain patients
Aim To determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP), investigate the sociodemographic
characteristics of patients with LBP, and examine its association with psychological distress …
characteristics of patients with LBP, and examine its association with psychological distress …
Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among apprentice construction workers
LA Merlino, JC Rosecrance, D Anton… - Applied occupational …, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major cause of work-related disability and lost-time
illnesses for many occupational groups. This study determined the prevalence of …
illnesses for many occupational groups. This study determined the prevalence of …
Risk factors associated with the transition from acute to chronic occupational back pain
M Fransen, M Woodward, R Norton, C Coggan… - Spine, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A prospective cohort study was conducted on workers claiming earnings-
related compensation for low back pain. Information obtained at the time of the initial claim …
related compensation for low back pain. Information obtained at the time of the initial claim …
Spine loading characteristics of patients with low back pain compared with asymptomatic individuals
Study Design. Patients with low back pain and asymptomatic individuals were evaluated
while performing controlled and free-dynamic lifting tasks in a laboratory setting. Objective …
while performing controlled and free-dynamic lifting tasks in a laboratory setting. Objective …
The relationship between psychosocial work characteristics and low back pain: underlying methodological issues
KG Davis, CA Heaney - Clinical biomechanics, 2000 - Elsevier
Objective. To evaluate the current epidemiological evidence linking psychosocial work
characteristics with low back pain. Background. Psychosocial work characteristics have …
characteristics with low back pain. Background. Psychosocial work characteristics have …
Predictors of low back pain onset in a prospective British study
C Power, J Frank, C Hertzman… - American journal of …, 2001 - ajph.aphapublications.org
Objectives. This study examined predictors of low back pain onset in a British birth cohort.
Methods. Univariate and multivariate analyses focused on individuals who experienced …
Methods. Univariate and multivariate analyses focused on individuals who experienced …
Low back pain and musculoskeletal symptoms among Kansas farmers
J Rosecrance, G Rodgers… - American journal of …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Background Farming continues to rank as one of the most dangerous occupations in the
United States. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain …
United States. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain …
The impact of mental processing and pacing on spine loading: 2002 Volvo Award in biomechanics
Study Design. The impact of various levels of mental processing and pacing (during lifting)
on spine loading was monitored under laboratory conditions. Objectives. To explore how …
on spine loading was monitored under laboratory conditions. Objectives. To explore how …