Is objectively measured sitting at work associated with low-back pain? A cross sectional study in the DPhacto cohort

OBJECTIVES: Low-back pain (LBP) is a substantial health challenge due to the risk for long-term sickness absence and early retirement. Several biomechanical exposures at work, including sitting, have been suggested to increase the risk for LBP. The objectives of this study were to determine (i) the...

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Main Authors: Mette Korshøj, David M Hallman, SvendErik Mathiassen, Mette Aadahl, Andreas Holtermann, Marie Birk Jørgensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2018-01-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
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Online Access: https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3680