Patterns of biomechanical demands are associated with musculoskeletal pain in the beginning of professional life: a population-based study
Lourenço, Sara ; Araújo, Fábio ; Severo, Milton ; Cunha Miranda, Luís ; Carnide, Filomena ; Lucas, Raquel
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
2015
41
3
234-246
body mechanics ; job exposure relation ; musculoskeletal diseases ; workload assessment ; young worker
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3493
English
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"of highly physically demanding work-related tasks were associated with neck/shoulder pain and the presence and severity of upper-/lower-back pain. The beginning of professional life may be regarded as a key timeframe to quantify the preventive potential of interventions on work-related causes of neck, shoulder, and back pain."
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