Comparison of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms between male cameramen and male office workers

Jeong, Han-Seur; Suh, Byung-Seong; Kim, Soo-Geun; Kim, Wonsool; Lee, Won-Cheol; Son, Kyung-Hun; Nam, Min-Woo

doi:10.1186/s40557-018-0243-y

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“…Age and years of experience were significant predictors. Similar results have been reported in other office workers in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere [ 7 ] [ 28 ]. Age-related degenerative changes and decreased functional capacity in older workers may have contributed to this association.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

AlOmar

AlShamlan

Alawashiz

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common worldwide. Several factors are suggested in their aetiology, one of which is ergonomics alongside other individual factors. This study aims at investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among administrative office workers at a large university in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study recruited office workers at a Saudi university. A questionnaire was used that involved three sections, the first section consisted of sociodemographic questions, the second included the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) checklist to assess ergonomic factors possibly involved, and the third included the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to measure the outcome. Bi-variate analyses were performed by Chi-Squared tests and T-tests where appropriate, and a multivariable logistic regression was done to yield odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in any region during the past 12 months preceding the study was 84.5%, and only 30% have sought medical advice. The most common area of complaint was the lower back (54.5%). After adjustment, age and years of experience were positively associated with musculoskeletal symptoms (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.09 and OR = 1.10, 95% CI = 1.05–1.15). Normal weight was associated with a significant reduction in risk (OR = 0.10, 95% CI = 0.05–0.18). ROSA score was an independent risk factor (OR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.05–2.96). Conclusions Musculoskeletal symptoms were highly prevalent in the current sample. Identified predictors may support the need for interventions to reduce risk.

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

AlOmar

AlShamlan

Alawashiz

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…In the current study, age and years of experience were important factors. Office workers from Saudi Arabia and other countries have demonstrated similar results [31,32]. Older individuals may be more susceptible to shoulder discomfort for several reasons.…”

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The Association Between Shoulder Pain and Disability Among Saudi Office Workers

Alzahrani,

Alqahtani

2023

Cureus

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Background and objective Shoulder pain stands out as the most prevalent musculoskeletal issue that office workers face. This type of pain has been observed to be linked to various aspects of one's job. To address this concern, the current research endeavors to examine the impact of digital device use on the intensity of shoulder pain and the extent of disability experienced by office employees in Saudi Arabia. This study is driven by two principal objectives. Firstly, it aims to assess the overall occurrence of shoulder discomfort and functional limitations among the Saudi office worker population. Secondly, it seeks to draw comparisons between the parameters of the shoulder pain and disability scale and the amount of time spent using electronic screens. Methodology This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We recruited 150 participants to measure shoulder pain and disability among office workers. The study was carried out to determine the general frequency of shoulder discomfort and impairment by using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). The survey was conducted online in June 2022 via Google Forms. The survey questions included data regarding age, sex, year of study, exercise, and duration of computer time per day (hours). Results This study recruited 150 participants to measure shoulder pain and disability among office workers. The mean age of the cohort was 42.56 ± 2.56 years. Among the total participants, 90 (60%) were male, and 60 (40%) were female. We observed that pain parameters had a negative correlation of -0.008 with screen time. The participants who had high shoulder pain and disability scores were older in age and spent less than two hours on screens, which affects the correlation results, and hence we recommend performing a study involving the younger population working on screen for more than four hours to find the better correlation. At the same time, the shoulder disability score reported a correlation of 0.05, and the overall correlation between SPADI and screen time was observed to be 0.04. Based on these findings, the present study observed a weak correlation between SPADI and screen time. Conclusion These results suggest that while there may be some association between screen time and shoulder pain and disability, it is not substantial. Therefore, it is unlikely that screen time alone significantly contributes to the occurrence or severity of shoulder pain and disability among office workers. Additional factors and variables may need to be explored in future research to gain a more comprehensive understanding of this issue.

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Biomechanical Coordination and Variability Alters Following Repetitive Movement Fatigue in Athletes with Painful Shoulder

Sheikhhoseini,

Abdollahi,

Salsali

et al. 2024

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Background Most sports and leisure activities involve repetitive movements in the upper limb, which are typically linked to pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulder area. Movement variability is generally expressed by changes in movement parameters from one movement to another and is a time-dependent feature of repetitive activities. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of repeated movement induced fatigue on biomechanical coordination and variability in athletes with and without chronic shoulder pain (CSP). Methods In this controlled laboratory study, 24 elite male badminton players in two groups of athletes with (N = 12) and without (N = 12) CSP were recruited. Biomechanical and Electromyographical data were recorede while the athletes asked to perform repeating reaching task (RRT). Kinematic data was recorded every 30 seconds of the minutes of the repetitive pointing task (RPT). The kinematic and electromyography data were recorded at the first 30 seconds of "Fatigue-Terminal" (FT) and the last 30 seconds of "No-Fatigue" (NF) in the repetitive pointing task (RPT). Raw data was analyzed by using MATLAB code to extract the relevant coordination and movement variability data. Results different fatigue conditions (non-fatigue and terminal fatigue) led to significant kinematic changes during the performance of the repetitive pointing task. The CSP group exhibited smaller variability after fatigue than before fatigue. Moreover, altered coordination between trunk movement and shoulder elevation were recorded after fatigue. In addition, the variability of the shoulder muscles in both groups was significantly differ after fatigue (P < 0.05). Conclusions Results of our study show that both groups can accomplish the repetitive movement task but in doing so use different movement strategies. The CSP group’s movement strategy was only focused on controlling the shoulder joint, while that of the CON group was focused both on the shoulder joint and elbow joint. This suggests that chronic pain may have found a pain–minimizing strategy to accomplish the task

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Comparison of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms between male cameramen and male office workers

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

The Association Between Shoulder Pain and Disability Among Saudi Office Workers

Biomechanical Coordination and Variability Alters Following Repetitive Movement Fatigue in Athletes with Painful Shoulder

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