Low-back and shoulder complaints among workers with pushing and pulling tasks

Hoozemans, M.J.M.; Beek, Allard J. van der; Fring-Dresen, Monique H W; Woude, L. H. V. van der; Dijk, F. J. H. van

doi:10.5271/sjweh.678

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“…To a lesser extent this holds true for a static work posture [Burdorf and Sorock, 1997]. Besides, recent evidence suggests that pushing and pulling is not a risk factor for back complaints [Hoozemans et al, 2002]. These two explanations might partly clarify the results of the present study.…”

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Effect of job rotation on need for recovery, musculoskeletal complaints, and sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints: A prospective study among refuse collectors

et al. 2005

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Background Job rotation might be an effective preventive measure to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints, although its effect has not been yet established. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of job rotation in refuse collecting on need for recovery, prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints, and sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints. Methods A 1-year prospective study among refuse collectors was performed, using standardized questionnaires. Job rotation was performed between collecting two-wheeled containers and driving a refuse truck. The experimental groups of rotating refuse collectors at t 0 and t 1 (group R-R) and non-rotating refuse collectors at t 0 and rotating refuse collectors at t 1 (group NR-R) were compared with a reference group of non-rotating refuse collectors at t 0 and t 1 (group NR-NR). Results The adjusted need for recovery of group R-R was marginally significantly lower than need for recovery of the reference group. Groups R-R and NR-R had a more than two times higher risk for complaints of the low back than the reference group. No other significant results were found. Conclusions Job rotation seemed to coincide with a reduced need for recovery and was associated with an increased risk of low back complaints. No effects were found on sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints. The results might be influenced by the healthy worker selection effect in the reference group and its inverse in the rotating groups. Am. J.

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Section: Is Job Rotation Effective?supporting

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Effect of job rotation on need for recovery, musculoskeletal complaints, and sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints: A prospective study among refuse collectors

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“…The exposure to type and intensity of physical activities has been measured by various instruments. Ten studies used a validated questionnaire in physical activity assessment [22,28,31,32,36,37,47,49,53,57] while four studies used video recording and measurements at the workplace [25,34,35,38] and two studies used an interview [50,51]. This variety in measurement techniques raises questions on the comparability of outcomes.…”

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Physical activity and low back pain: a systematic review of recent literature

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The objective of the study is to systematically evaluate the available evidence on the association between physical activity (i.e. occupational load and non-occupational physical activities) and low back pain (LBP). A systematic approach was used to explore the literature between 1999 and 2009. Studies were selected for inclusion following a comprehensive search of Medline, Embase and CINAHL. The methodological quality of each study was assessed. Studies were considered to be of 'high quality' if they met the cut-off criterion of 60% of the maximum available quality score. Thirty-six cohort or case-control studies were retrieved. Heavy workload and the accumulation of loads or frequency of lifts were moderate to strong risk factors for LBP. Strong associations were found for flexed, rotated and the awkward positions of the lumbar spine. Inconsistent results were found for leisure time physical activities, sports and physical exercise. Studies focusing on daily habitual physical activities (e.g. domestic activities and commuting) in association with LBP are lacking. In conclusion, the occurrence of LBP is related to the nature and intensity of the physical activities undertaken. However, physical activities can be subdivided into separate types and intensities and the ultimate physical load is the sum of all these activities. This makes it difficult to designate one particular activity as the cause of LBP.

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“…Besides, pushing and pulling is seen as a risk factor for shoulder complaints rather than for low back complaints. 20 …”

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confidence: 99%