A systematic review of the relation between physical capacity and future low back and neck/shoulder pain

Reenen, Heleen H Hamberg-van; Ariëns, Geertje A M; Blatter, B.M.; Mechelen, Willem van; Bongers, P.M.

doi:10.1016/j.pain.2006.11.004

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“…This includes psychological factors such as health beliefs, mood, and the tendency to worry about common somatic symptoms (somatizing tendency) (9, 10); mental comorbidities (11), sleep problems (12), and pain sensitivity and/or augmented central processing of sensory information (13,14). Also, personal (eg, age, gender and physical capacity) (15) and (work-related) psychosocial factors (eg, stress, social support and job satisfaction) (16,17) are known to play a role in the occurrence of MSD. Apart from these factors, however, research into the factors associated with MSD has for a vast amount focused on work-related physical risk factors, including manual lifting, repetitive hand/arm movement (such as computer work) and awkward body postures, for the prevention of LBP (18), upper-extremity symptoms (19) and MSD in general (20), respectively.…”

Section: Van Der Beek Et Almentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As such, several models from various disciplines have been proposed addressing different aspects of work-related MSD prevention, for instance providing focused approaches to mechanisms for work-related risk factors and preventive interventions or implementation (table 1). Apart from work-related physical risk factors, these models address other factors that may play a role in the development of MSD, such as personal factors (eg, age, gender and physical capacity) (15) and (workrelated) psychosocial factors (eg, stress, social support and job satisfaction) (16,17). Although these models could, in theory, be compatible with one another, none of them fully covers all research disciplines that link mechanisms with interventions and implementation.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Beek¹,

Dennerlein²,

Huysmans³

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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We are the first to describe a research framework for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in which different research disciplines are linked. This framework can help to improve theories and strengthen the development and implementation of prevention strategies for work-related MSD. Original article Scand J Work Environ Health. 2017;43(6):526-539. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3671 A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders Objectives Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are highly prevalent and put a large burden on (working) society. Primary prevention of work-related MSD focuses often on physical risk factors (such as manual lifting and awkward postures) but has not been too successful in reducing the MSD burden. This may partly be caused by insufficient knowledge of etiological mechanisms and/or a lack of adequately feasible interventions (theory failure and program failure, respectively), possibly due to limited integration of research disciplines. A research framework could link research disciplines thereby strengthening the development and implementation of preventive interventions. Our objective was to define and describe such a framework for multi-disciplinary research on work-related MSD prevention. Affiliation MethodsWe described a framework for MSD prevention research, partly based on frameworks from other research fields (ie, sports injury prevention and public health). ResultsThe framework is composed of a repeated sequence of six steps comprising the assessment of (i) incidence and severity of MSD, (ii) risk factors for MSD, and (iii) underlying mechanisms; and the (iv) development, (v) evaluation, and (vi) implementation of preventive intervention(s). ConclusionsIn the present framework for optimal work-related MSD prevention, research disciplines are linked. This framework can thereby help to improve theories and strengthen the development and implementation of prevention strategies for work-related MSD.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Van Der Beek Et Almentioning

confidence: 99%

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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Dennerlein²,

Huysmans³

et al. 2017

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“…An imbalance between exposure to mechanical workload and the individual's physical capacity might be a risk factor of musculoskeletal disorders. However, few quality studies have evaluated these associations, and a previous review has found the literature inconclusive (52).…”

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Hanvold¹,

Wærsted²,

Mengshoel³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life by Hanvold TN, Waersted M, Mengshoel AM, Bjertness E, Twisk J, Veiersted KBThe results indicate that neck and shoulder pain increases during the transition from technical school to working life and that both work-related and individual factors are associated with pain development. This knowledge may help in improving early intervention strategies aiming to increase a sustainable work life among young adults. Affiliation 597Original article Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014;40(6):597-609. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3437 A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life Objectives The study examined the course of neck and shoulder pain among a cohort of technical school students entering working life. We also aimed to identify work-related and individual risk factors for neck and shoulder pain during this transition period. MethodsThe study was designed as a prospective cohort study following 420 technical school students (167 student hairdressers, 118 student electricians, and 135 media/design students) from school, through their apprenticeship and into working life. Every 4 th month over a 6.5 year period (2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009), the participant`s neck and shoulder pain for the preceding four weeks was assessed. Mechanical and psychosocial workplace factors as well as individual factors were evaluated at baseline and/or during the follow-up period. Data were analyzed by generalized estimating equations (GEE). ResultsWe found a significant increase in neck and shoulder pain over time in the transition from technical school to working life. High mechanical workload was associated with neck and shoulder pain among women, while a high level of shoulder muscle endurance capacity was associated with lower rates of neck and shoulder pain among men. Perceived muscle tension and ethnicity were the most consistent predictors for neck and shoulder pain, found among both women and men.Conclusion Increased neck and shoulder pain was found in the transition from technical school to working life, and both work-related and individual factors were associated with pain development.

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“…Physical fitness comprises several components with cardio respiratory endurance as the most important, because of its strong relations to development of chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and premature death (Blair SN et al, 1989;Myers JN et al, 2002), whereas muscle strength and endurance show inconsistent relation to musculoskeletal disorders (Hamberg-van Reenen HH et al, 2007) Additional components are musculoskeletal flexibility and body composition. This report is restricted to simple methods for assessing cardio respiratory endurance, muscle strength and muscle endurance in larger populations.…”

Section: Physical Fitnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Position statement: Testing physical condition in a population – how good are the methods?

Jørgensen

Andersen

Fröberg

et al. 2009

European Journal of Sport Science

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This file was dowloaded from the institutional repository Brage NIH -brage.bibsys.no/nih Jørgensen T., Andersen, L. B., Froberg, K., Maeder, U., von Huth Smith, L., Aadahl, M. (2009 AbstractA poor physical condition -expressed as physical inactivity and poor physical fitness -is associated with development of chronic diseases and premature death. The aim of this position statement is to evaluate the currently available methods for measuring physical activity and physical fitness in the general population.Physical activity is determined by duration, frequency and intensity and derives from many different domains making it difficult to assess over longer time periods and no feasible general criterion measure exist. Both objective and subjective methods are available. Of the objective methods accelerometry seems to be the most attractive technology, and is well enough developed for general use in large populations. The advantage of the method is that it is not dependent on memory of the individual, but the disadvantage is that it grossly underestimates energy expenditure, due to the lack of registration of certain activities. This may be solved to a certain extent by combining it with heart rate measurement, but it still does not measure activity in different domains.Of the subjective methods self-report questionnaires are feasible and easy to administer. Many questionnaires have been developed, but we are in need of 1) consensus on which measures to use for validation and 2) further development of internationally standardised questionnaires to be used in different settings and to different scientific questions. Many questionnaires correlate well with biological markers and development of chronic diseases, but subjective measurement will always face a certain degree of misclassification. Furthermore, unstructured physical activity like e.g.housework and gardening may be subject to recall bias. So far no measurement seem superior to the other, and the choice of instrument will depend on the research question asked. Future research should combine information from both objective and subjective methods.Physical fitness comprises several components with cardiorespiratory endurance and muscle strength and endurance as the most important. Direct measurement of oxygen consumption is the criterion measure for cardiorespiratory endurance. As regards muscle strengths and endurance only test-retest reliability is available. The hand held dynamometers greatly facilitate field testing for maximal isometric muscle strength assessment, whereas force plate measurements can be used for the lower extremities. For endurance simple tests like push-ups and sit-ups seems reliable.

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A systematic review of the relation between physical capacity and future low back and neck/shoulder pain

Cited by 116 publications

References 48 publications

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Position statement: Testing physical condition in a population – how good are the methods?

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