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Karatrantou K, Gerodimos V. A comprehensive wellness profile in sedentary office employees: Health, musculoskeletal pains, functional capacity, and physical fitness indices. Work 2022; 74:1481-1489. [PMID: 36565081 DOI: 10.3233/wor-211292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the most important steps for the successful designing, execution, and sustainability of a workplace wellness program is the evaluation stage. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this research was to create a comprehensive wellness profile through selected and reliable testing protocols used for the evaluation of health, functional capacity, and physical fitness in office employees. METHODS One hundred office employees (32-55year-old) were evaluated to create a comprehensive wellness profile. Health indices (body composition, blood pressure, respiratory function, lipidemic profile), musculoskeletal pains, functional capacity, physical fitness (cervical, handgrip, back, leg strength, cardiorespiratory fitness), and lifestyle behaviors (physical activity levels, viewing habits, smoking, alcohol consumption) were measured.Thirty of the participants performed two assessment sessions to examine the reliability of functional capacity and physical fitness indices. RESULTS A significant proportion of employees were overweight (40.7%) and obese (18.5%). The largest percentage of employees (78%) presented musculoskeletal problems in various areas of the body (higher rates in lower back, neck, and/or hip). A large percentage of the employees (40-65%) showed low-moderate levels in selected indices of health, physical activity (<6000 steps/day), functional capacity and physical fitness, and high levels of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. The test-retest reliability for the assessment of functional capacity and physical fitness profile was high for all testing variables (ICC = 0.92-0.99;SEM% = 2.5-4.5). CONCLUSION The testing protocols are reliable and can be used in conjunction with the reference values created to evaluate selected health and wellness indicators in office-employees.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
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Waongenngarm P, van der Beek AJ, Akkarakittichoke N, Janwantanakul P. Immediate Effect of Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Non-Specific Neck and Low Back Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study. Asia Pac J Public Health 2022; 34:849-852. [PMID: 36114708 PMCID: PMC9483132 DOI: 10.1177/10105395221126012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Pooriput Waongenngarm
- Faculty of Health Science Technology,
HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy,
Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Public and Occupational
Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Inter-Department Program of Biomedical
Sciences, Faculty of Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok,
Thailand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty
of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand,Prawit Janwantanakul, Department of
Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University,
Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Kayabınar E, Kayabınar B, Önal B, Zengin HY, Köse N. The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems. Work 2021; 68:33-43. [PMID: 33459678 DOI: 10.3233/wor-203357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems have tended to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the changes in musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic due to online education and to investigate the effects of preventive telerehabilitation applications for musculoskeletal problems. METHODS Forty teachers who conducted online education during the pandemic volunteered to participate in the study. All assessments were performed via online methods. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), ProFitMap-Neck questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) were used to evaluate musculoskeletal problems; the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to evaluate anxiety and depression, respectively; and the Work-Life Balance Scale (WLBS) was used to evaluate how well individuals achieve this balance. Information about before online education, during online education, and after training was obtained with the assessments. After the first assessment, telerehabilitation, which involved presentations and brochures, was applied to 18 participants willing to participate in the training. RESULTS The ProFitMap, UEFI, and WLBS scores during the online education decreased significantly, while the scores of the CMDQ, ODI, BDI, and BAI during the online education increased significantly compared to the pre-online education scores (p < 0.05). In addition, the total CMDQ, ProFitMap, and ODI scores improved significantly after the training (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems increased in teachers during online education. Preventive telerehabilitation methods will be beneficial for individuals who do not have access to face-to-face physiotherapy.
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- Erdi Kayabınar
- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Dagne D, Abebe SM, Getachew A. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Environ Health Prev Med 2020; 25:33. [PMID: 32718332 PMCID: PMC7385884 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-020-00866-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are dramatically increased in the world due to the advancement of technology and competitiveness of markets. There were limited studies carried out regarding WMSDs among bank workers in Africa particularly in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed in the study. Multi-stage sampling techniques were used to select 838 bank workers from 62 banks in Addis Ababa. Self-administered standard Nordic questionnaires were used as well. Multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with WMSDs. Moreover adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 95% confidence interval (CI) and p value < 0.05 was used to show the strength of association between explanatory variables and dependent variable. Results Out of 838 total numbers of participants, 755 bank workers returned their questionnaires responding with a rate of 90%. Of these, 77.6% (N = 586) suffered WMSDs with a 95% CI [75–81%]. Based on the final multivariate logistic regression analysis being female [AOR = 2.98, 95% CI 1.91–4.65], sitting back in a twisted position [AOR = 3.59, 95% CI 2.13–6.08], sitting back bent [AOR = 4.06, 95% CI 2.48–6.66], work on fixed position [AOR = 1.78, 95% CI 1.17–2.71], no work time break [AOR = 3.33, 95% CI 1.44–7.71], type of chairs [AOR = 2.62, 95% CI 1.19–5.75] and job stress [AOR = 2.33, 95% CI 1.19–4.54] were factors significantly associated with WMSDs. Conclusion From the study’s findings, the magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bank workers was high. Being female, awkward posture, no work time break, fixed position, type of chairs, and job stress are the factors significantly associated with WMSDs. So bank workers should use proper types of chairs, practice proper work posture, increase healthy working conditions, and create awareness programs on how to maintain beneficial health conditions which may lead to increased leisure time.
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- Dereje Dagne
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, College of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Smith TTG, Barr-Gillespie AE, Klyne DM, Harris MY, Amin M, Paul RW, Cruz GE, Zhao H, Gallagher S, Barbe MF. Forced treadmill running reduces systemic inflammation yet worsens upper limb discomfort in a rat model of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:57. [PMID: 32000751 PMCID: PMC6993343 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-3085-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders can result from prolonged repetitive and/or forceful movements. Performance of an upper extremity high repetition high force task increases serum pro-inflammatory cytokines and upper extremity sensorimotor declines in a rat model of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Since one of the most efficacious treatments for musculoskeletal pain is exercise, this study investigated the effectiveness of treadmill running in preventing these responses. METHODS Twenty-nine young adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Nineteen were trained for 5 weeks to pull a lever bar at high force (15 min/day). Thirteen went on to perform a high repetition high force reaching and lever-pulling task for 10 weeks (10-wk HRHF; 2 h/day, 3 days/wk). From this group, five were randomly selected to undergo forced treadmill running exercise (TM) during the last 6 weeks of task performance (10-wk HRHF+TM, 1 h/day, 5 days/wk). Results were compared to 10 control rats and 6 rats that underwent 6 weeks of treadmill running following training only (TR-then-TM). Voluntary task and reflexive sensorimotor behavioral outcomes were assessed. Serum was assayed for inflammatory cytokines and corticosterone, reach limb median nerves for CD68+ macrophages and extraneural thickening, and reach limb flexor digitorum muscles and tendons for pathological changes. RESULTS 10-wk HRHF rats had higher serum levels of IL-1α, IL-1β and TNFα, than control rats. In the 10-wk HRHF+TM group, IL-1β and TNFα were lower, whereas IL-10 and corticosterone were higher, compared to 10-wk HRHF only rats. Unexpectedly, several voluntary task performance outcomes (grasp force, reach success, and participation) worsened in rats that underwent treadmill running, compared to untreated 10-wk HRHF rats. Examination of forelimb tissues revealed lower cellularity within the flexor digitorum epitendon but higher numbers of CD68+ macrophages within and extraneural fibrosis around median nerves in 10-wk HRHF+TM than 10-wk HRHF rats. CONCLUSIONS Treadmill running was associated with lower systemic inflammation and moderate tendinosis, yet higher median nerve inflammation/fibrosis and worse task performance and sensorimotor behaviors. Continued loading of the injured tissues in addition to stress-related factors associated with forced running/exercise likely contributed to our findings.
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- Tianqi Tenchi Gao Smith
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, 3323 Shelby Engineering Center, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
- Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, SUNY – Binghamton, Vestal, NY USA
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- College of Health Professions, Pacific University, 190 S.E. 8th Avenue, Suite 230, Hillsboro, OR 97123 USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University Medical School, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
- NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072 Australia
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University Medical School, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University Medical School, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University Medical School, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University Medical School, 3440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, 3323 Shelby Engineering Center, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University Medical School, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3500 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
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Singh H, Singh LP. Musculoskeletal disorders among insurance office employees: A case study. Work 2019; 64:153-160. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-192978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Harbir Singh
- Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, India
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Shin D. Characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders and satisfaction with in-house physical therapy clinics in office workers. Work 2019; 63:369-374. [PMID: 31256106 DOI: 10.3233/wor-192943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders are not properly managed in office workers because of their busy work life. In-house physical therapy is a good way to manage the musculoskeletal disorders in office workers. Despite the numerous advantages of in-house physical therapy, the establishment and research of in-house physical therapy were insufficient. OBJECTIVE The purpose this study was to determine the characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders in office workers and to investigate their satisfaction with in-house physical therapy clinics and the associated factors. METHODS In this study, 664 office workers who used in-house physical therapy clinics were surveyed for characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders and satisfaction with in-house physical therapy clinics. RESULTS Of these office workers, the most common causes of damage were nontraumatic (36.8%) and the most common lesion sites were the neck (30.3%) and lower back (25.6%). In the empirical characteristics of in-house physical therapy clinics, basic thermoelectric treatments were the most common (46.8%). The satisfaction with in-house physical therapy clinic was generally high. In addition, the cause of damage and treatment contents affected treatment-related and functional return-related satisfaction. CONCLUSION In-house physical therapy, including therapeutic exercises and self-management education, is a good system to manage musculoskeletal disorders in office workers.
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- DooChul Shin
- Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungnam University, 7 Kyungnamdaehak-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Gyeongsangnam-do, Changwon 51767, Republic of Korea. Tel.: +82 55 249 2017; Fax: +82 505 999 2173; E-mail:
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Alnaser MZ, Aljadi SH. Physical therapists with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the State of Kuwait: A comparison across countries and health care professions. Work 2019; 63:261-268. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-192927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Musaed Z. Alnaser
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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Cetin H, Bilgin S, Köse N. A comparison of occupational groups using different working postures in terms of their low back and neck health status. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2018; 31:475-480. [PMID: 29171981 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-170814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare how disability, fear of movement, psychosocial status and quality of life are affected in terms of low back-neck health status in three occupational groups using different work postures. METHOD Three hundred thirty-nine individuals participated in this study from the following three different occupational groups: group A, where the individuals worked in a prolonged sitting position (secretaries), group B, where the individuals performed dynamic activities in a standing position (cleaning workers) and group C, where the individuals worked in a prolonged standing position (private security officers). The participants were evaluated by Million Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, Oswestry Disability Index, Nottingham Health Profile, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. RESULTS It was found that disability, emotional status and the quality of life were minimally affected, but kinesiophobia was increased in all of the occupational groups. In the group C, low back pain disability, quality of life and fear of movement were more affected than the other groups (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION For the occupational groups with long working years, the presence of kinesiophobia should be considered and cognitive-behavioural treatment methods should be recommended. In cleaning workers, low back pain is an important risk factor. Therefore, its awareness should be increased, and preventive programmes should be offered.
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Rahman MNA, Mohamad SS. Review on pen-and-paper-based observational methods for assessing ergonomic risk factors of computer work. Work 2017; 57:69-77. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-172541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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