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Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Complaints

Year: 2006

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Musculoskeletal complaints (MSC), of which low back pain comprises the larger part, represent a\nconsiderable public health problem in Western industrialized societies. Th is thesis aims to contribute\nto the scientifi c knowledge on the prevention and management of MSC, and in particular of low\nback pain (LBP), in the workplace. Th e fi rst aim is to better understand the consequences of LBP\nin occupational populations in terms of health care utilization, sickness absence, and productivity\nlosses at work. Th e second aim of this thesis is to determine the eff ectiveness of a back pain\nprevention program. Th is chapter will briefl y introduce and defi ne the main concepts used in this\nthesis. Subsequently, the objectives are stated and an outline is provided of the chapters included in\nthis thesis.

Source: EUR Research Repository (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

Author: Wilhelmina IJzelenberg

Language: English

Topic: Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1593947964

Cites: 129

Cited by: 2

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