Search for dissertations about: "work-related muscle pain"

Showing result 16 - 19 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words work-related muscle pain.

  2. 16. An epidemiologic approach to disorders in the neck and shoulders

    Author : Kerstin Ekberg; Töres Theorell; Östergötlands Läns Landsting; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Complaints about pain in the locomotor system represent a commonly occuning health problem among working people all over the world. In this context, a series of studies were employed to determine if work organization and psychosocial conditions at work, in addition to physical work load, contribute to the development of disorders in the neck and shoulders. READ MORE

  4. 17. Exposure assessment for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

    Author : Istvan Balogh; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Yrkesmedicin; industrial medicine; Occupational health; heart rate; interindividual variation; index; arbetsmiljömedicin; job strain; Questionnaire; mechanical exposure;

    Abstract : Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of shoulder/neck are a major and increasing problem. Beside the pain, they involve high cost for the employer and society. The total expenditure for the musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb have been estimated to 0.5-2. READ MORE

  5. 18. Musicianship and teaching : aspects of musculoskeletal disorders, physical and psychosocial work factors in musicians with focus on music teachers

    Author : Anncristine Fjellman-Wiklund; Gunnevi Sundelin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; music; musician; teaching; occupational; musculoskeletal; psychosocial aspect; mind-body; tai chi chuan; basic body awareness therapy; electromyography;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders are common among musicians at all levels of performance. Since music teachers train our future musicians it is important to understand their work environment. By creating good examples of a healthy work environment, they can teach their students how to stay healthy and to prevent pain. READ MORE

  6. 19. Physical workload in surgery : from risk assessments to interventions

    Author : Xuelong Fan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Surgeons often suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), with the neck, shoulders, and low back being the most affected body sites. Among other factors, the high physical workload has been recognized as a major risk factor contributing to the high occurrence of WMSDs. READ MORE