Musculoskeletal disorders and disability among forest industry workers in lower and higher sickness absence groups: a case-control study

Matikainen, Emmi; Sjögren, Tuulikki

doi:10.1080/21679169.2018.1549593

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“…Previous studies have identified musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) as one of the greatest public health problems worldwide and a frequent cause of absenteeism in the workplace ( Matikainen & Sjögren, 2020 ; Pan et al, 2019 ; Roman-Liu, 2008 ). MSDs are injuries or dysfunctions affecting muscles, ligaments, joints, bones, nerves, and spinal discs.…”

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The association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders—a cross-sectional study of teachers

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2023

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Purpose Combined with insufficient physical activity (PA) prolonged and improperly performed sedentary work can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of this study was (I) to evaluate the self-reported level of PA and the prevalence of MSDs in male and female teachers, and (II) to investigate the association between PA and MSDs in teachers in Polish primary and secondary schools. Methods The study included 254 teachers from primary and secondary schools from Upper Silesia, Poland, excluding physical education teachers. The level of PA was assessed using the Seven-Day Physical Activity Recall (SDPAR). A standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to assess the prevalence of MSDs. Results A similar percentage of female (80%) and male (90%) teachers met the WHO recommendations on moderate-intensity PA. The recommendations on performing vigorous-intensity PA were met by significantly (p = 0.002) less female than male teachers (50% and 75% respectively). Lower back disorders during the last 12 months and the last 7 days (57% and 45%, respectively) were the most commonly reported MSDs by teachers, followed by neck (53%, 40%), upper back (39%, 28%), and knee disorders (37%, 26%). The highest pain intensity was experienced by the teachers in the lower back and neck. Teachers with a greater number of MSDs were less likely to engage in vigorous-intensity PA and total PA than those with fewer painful areas of the body. Pain intensity in the neck, knees, upper- and lower back, and wrists/hands was negatively related to moderate and total PA. BMI negatively correlated with total PA, moderate-intensity PA vigorous-intensity PA, and high vigorous-intensity PA. Conclusions The study revealed the association between PA and MSDs in studied teachers. The most of the studied teachers met the WHO recommendation, and women were less likely to perform vigorous and high-vigorous PA than men. The lower back and neck disorders were the most common among the teachers.

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The association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders—a cross-sectional study of teachers

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Musculoskeletal disorders and disability among forest industry workers in lower and higher sickness absence groups: a case-control study

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The association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders—a cross-sectional study of teachers

The association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders—a cross-sectional study of teachers

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