A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China has developed a kirigami-inspired device to monitor joint motion for sedentary workers. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group ...
Marching band members in leadership roles are more likely to feel discomfort in the neck and upper back than their less experienced bandmates, who in turn are more susceptible to left-hand pain and cognitive strain, a new ...
Feb 9, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Globally, 2.41 billion individuals were identified as having conditions that would benefit from rehabilitation in 2019, representing an increase of 63 percent from 1990, according to a study published online ...
Dec 7, 2020
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Musculoskeletal disorders—which affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints—can severely affect individuals' physical and mental health, and they're especially prevalent among aging adults. Although many researchers ...
Nov 5, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
May 21, 2020
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New research has shown that older workers with obesity are at a higher risk of prolonged sickness absence or losing their jobs for health reasons than those of normal weight, with women affected significantly more than men.
Mar 4, 2020
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Seeing a physician or other health specialist for low back and neck pain? You're not alone, according to a new scientific study.
Mar 3, 2020
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Spending large amounts of time sitting or lounging around during the day is linked to around 50,000 deaths per year in the UK and the NHS spends in excess of £0.7bn per year treating the health consequences, suggests research ...
Mar 25, 2019
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A large majority of the world's 3.4 billion smartphone users are putting their necks at risk every time they send a text, according to new research involving the University of South Australia.
Jan 16, 2019
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Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.
Oct 29, 2018
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