Search for dissertations about: "Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the words Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders.
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1. Pain in the neck : Neck and upper limb disorders in women, the role of work related and other exposure factors
Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders is of importance for society, both because of the suffering of the individualsand because of the high economic cost to society resulting from the impairment and from sick leave.Cervicobrachial syndrome was 1985 included in the WHO definition 'Work related musculoskeletaldiseases' (WMSDs). READ MORE
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2. Effects of repetitive work on proprioception and of stretching on sensory mechanisms : implications for work-related neuromuscular disorders
Abstract : The aims of the thesis were (i) to investigate the impact of repetitive low-intensity work exposure on proprioception and (ii) to examine effects of muscle stretching (especially sensory effects and effects on muscle nociception) and to relate its application to the prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of work-related neuromuscular disorders. The effects of low-intensity repetitive work on the shoulder proprioception were tested in healthy subjects. READ MORE
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3. Health problems and work-related stress in Swedish ambulance personnel
Abstract : Background: Previous studies have shown a high incidence of both acute and post-traumatic stress among ambulance personnel. It has been shown that ambulance personnel are at a higher risk of being affected of heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. Studies have also seen a higher incidence of substance abuse and suicide. READ MORE
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4. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders - exposure assessment and gender aspects
Abstract : Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are widespread, and are, for unclear reasons, more common among females than in males. Several risk factors have been described; constrained and awkward postures, repetitive and/or force demanding motions, and lack of recovery. READ MORE
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5. Manual and repetitive jobs : the influence of task design and individual factors on work-related stress and the risk for musculoskeletal disorders
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