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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Objective. To evaluate the current epidemiological evidence linking psychosocial work
characteristics with low back pain. Background. Psychosocial work characteristics have …

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 …

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 …

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 …