A5021873681- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
The University of Queensland
2016-2025
University of Southern Queensland
2022-2025
Majmaah University
2023
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
2022
University of Birmingham
2021
The University of Western Australia
2017-2021
Curtin University
2017-2021
University Hospital of Zurich
2021
University of Zurich
2021
University of Bern
2021
In Brief Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. To explore aspects of cervical musculoskeletal function in female office workers with neck pain. Summary Background Data. Evidence physical characteristics that differentiate computer and without pain is sparse. Patients chronic demonstrate reduced motion altered patterns muscle control the flexor upper trapezius (UT) muscles during specific tasks. Understanding will better direct intervention prevention strategies. Methods. Measures...
Persistent musculoskeletal pain is a worldwide health problem resulting in negative effects on individuals' wellbeing and substantial costs to society. Recently, there has been discussion about effective treatment approaches persistent disorders, including low back pain. In this Viewpoint, the authors argue that self-management strategies are essential management of disorders outline physical therapist's role supporting self-management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(4):212–215....
Objectives Using an employer's perspective, this study aimed to compare the immediate and longer-term impact of workplace ergonomics neck-specific exercise versus health promotion information on health-related productivity among a general population office workers those with neck pain. Methods A prospective one-year cluster randomized trial was conducted. Participants received individualized workstation intervention, combined 12 weeks either exercises or information. Health-related at...
Abstract Background Neck pain is a significant public health issue, especially among office workers, with prevalence ranging from 42 to 68%. This study aimed evaluate the cost-utility and cost-benefit of multi-component intervention targeting neck in general population workers Switzerland. The 12-week consisted exercises, promotion information workshops, workplace ergonomics sessions. Methods was designed as stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial assessed using an employer’s...
This study was undertaken to investigate any relationship between sensory features and neck pain in female office workers using quantitative measures better understand this group. Office who used a visual display monitor for more than four hours per day with varying levels of disability were eligible inclusion. There 85 participants categorized according their scores on the index (NDI): 33 no (NDI < 8); 38 mild 9–29); 14 moderate ≥ 30). A fourth group women without (n = 22) did not work...
It has been recognized for many years that the intraocular pressure follows acute alterations in blood pressure.<sup>1,2</sup>Thus, elevation of arterial is associated with a rapid and unsustained rise ocular pressure, while fall such as ligation inferior vena cava, results transient pressure. Likewise, venous head eye are similar changes illustrated by when jugular vein compressed or vortex anterior ciliary veins ligated.<sup>3,4</sup>These most readily interpreted resulting from volume....
BACKGROUND:In this study, we developed a new Korean translation for the shortened version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) examined its psychometric properties in working population. OBJECTIVE:To develop DASS-21 test psychometri c specific to METHODS:The was translated language accordance with scientific guidelines cross-cultural adaptation. A total 228 general workers from Korea then completed newly DAS S-21 were evaluated. RESULTS:Most questionnaire items correctly loaded...
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effect working from home on neck pain (NP) among office workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Participants two Swiss organisations, aged 18–65 years and lockdown ( n = 69) were included. Baseline data collected in January 2020 before (office work) compared with follow-up April (working home). primary outcome NP assessed a measure intensity disability. Secondary outcomes quality workstation ergonomics, number work breaks, time...