The effect of workplace intervention on pain and sickness absence caused by upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders

The effect of workplace intervention on pain and sickness absence caused by upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of an ergonomic intervention on pain and sickness absence caused by upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: In this randomized controlled study, subjects aged 18–60 years (N=177) seeking medical advice due to upper-extremity symp...

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Main Authors: Rahman Shiri, Kari-Pekka Martimo, Helena Miranda, Ritva Ketola, Leena Kaila-Kangas, Helena Liira, Jaro Karppinen, Eira Viikari-Juntura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2011-03-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Subjects:
musculoskeletal disorder
sickness absence
wrist
shoulder
pain
randomized controlled trial
epicondylitis
elbow
upper-extremity
workplace intervention
lifestyle
msd
rct
rotator cuff
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