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Introduction: The increase in the number of MSD cases in the construction industry is due to repetitive bending of the back, lifting and pushing/pulling with the arms, with lifting often being from a height lower than th...

BackgroundNeck-related work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major type of musculoskeletal disorders with a relatively high proportion. Shanghai has a large number of occupational populations; however, the...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim With the development of trade between countries, the transportation of goods has increased, and ports struggle to accommodate the demands of unloading and loading operations. Seaport workers m...

OBJECTIVES: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) affect over 1.7 billion people globally with a huge economic burden. Despite decades with legislations, policies and risk-reduction interventions, we see no decrea...

Despite decades of global attention, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) remain a significant challenge, with substantial personal and societal costs (1). The lack of progress in addressing this prevalent proble...

Abstract Background The team-based, interdisciplinary rehabilitation model, PREVention of Sickness Absence for Musculoskeletal disorders (PREVSAM), was developed and evaluated in a Swedish primary care context. The purpo...

Objectives To assess how physiotherapy contact frequency relates to clinical outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal disorders across prognostic groups, and how outcomes are associated with future healthcare costs and ...

Background: Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) is an innovative neuromodulation technique that has gained attention for its potential therapeutic effects in both musculoskeletal and neurological disorders....

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the impact of transitioning from work from home (WFH) to office work on workers’ musculoskeletal disorder symptoms (MSDs) and mental health among full-time Taiwanese ...

Background and Study Aim. Performing arts students, particularly musicians, face significant physical strain because of prolonged static postures and repetitive fine motor activity. These factors predispose them to perfo...

Background: Trapezius myalgia (TM) is a prevalent condition characterized by upper back and neck pain, commonly affecting those engaged in prolonged desk work, repetitive overhead activity, or manual labour. The conditio...

Abstract Background Neck pain (NP) is a common disabling condition, often associated with forward head posture (FHP) and hamstring tightness. There is limitation in evidence regarding the intrarater and interrater reliab...

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is an unrivaled way of providing ideal food for healthy growth and development of infants. However, as important as breastfeeding is for the child’s health, it can affect the mother’...

Abstract Background Belgium’s emergency services face several public health challenges, including increasing patient numbers and a shortage of medical staff. Against this backdrop, there is a risk that current organisa...

OBJECTIVES: Musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive upper arm movements contribute substantially to sickness absence and productivity loss. Despite widespread use of observational and sensor-based assessments, inconsis...

Background: Magnetic Resonance Imaging plays a vital role in musculoskeletal diagnostics, especially in examining knee joint disorders. T2 mapping, an advanced MRI technique, offers a valuable quantitative approach to ev...

Abstract Skeletal dysplasias are a group of Mendelian disorders that variably alter the development of the musculoskeletal system and phenotypically range from mild short stature syndromes to severe perinatal or neonatal...

Abstract Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common musculoskeletal symptom associated with spinal disorders, impairing quality of life while imposing significant medical and socioeconomic burdens. Traditional l...

ABSTRACT The biportal endoscopic technique, known as unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), has emerged as an effective minimally invasive approach for managing various spinal disorders. This report presents the first docu...

A pathological shift in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) differentiation towards adipogenesis at the expense of osteogenesis is a key cellular driver of osteoporosis induced by glucocorticoids or estrogen deficie...

Abstract Objective The relationship between muscle function recovery and biomechanical alterations after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) during high-risk movements remains unclear. This study aimed to in...

Abstract Background Subtalar arthroereisis (STA) is a commonly used surgical approach for treating pediatric flatfoot. It remains unclear whether STA combined with spring ligament repair surgery is necessary. The purpose...

Abstract Background Low back pain and temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) have a coexistence in clinical practice. To find the effect of temporomandibular exercises (TME) along with conventional physiotherapy in patient...

Abstract Background To evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) program in improving kinesiophobia, exercise adherence, pain intensity, lumbar function, and spinal alignment paramete...