Based on epidemiological studies, it seems evident that manual wheelchair propulsion and wheelchair-related daily life activities cause a heavy load on the upper extremities, especially for persons ...

After exclusion of duplicates, papers in non-English languages and papers that covered non-relevant topics from the ca 26,000 titles retrieved through the computerized data base search, approximately ...

This chapter examines the hypothesis that prevention strategies in the workplace can reduce the incidence and impact of musculoskeletal injuries, illnesses, and disorders. Primary prevention occurs ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers used genetic techniques to test the causal link between glycemia, adiposity, and musculoskeletal conditions.