A5021491784- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Physical Activity and Health
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
2016-2025
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
2015-2020
University of Utah
2015-2020
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2015-2020
Siempelkamp (Germany)
2019-2020
University of California, Berkeley
2013-2020
The Centers
2015-2020
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
2020
Texas A&M Health Science Center
2019
Texas A&M University
2019
Objectives Most studies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence and prevalence among workers have been limited by small sample sizes or restricted to a subset jobs. We established common CTS case definition then pooled data across six prospective musculoskeletal outcomes measure frequency allow better etiology. Methods Six research groups collected at >50 workplaces including symptoms characteristic electrodiagnostic (EDS) the median ulnar nerves dominant wrist. While study designs...
Background Hand-grip strength is an indicator of overall and a predictor important outcomes. Up-to-date, population-specific reference values for measurements grip are needed to properly interpret Objectives To provide population-based grip-strength equations US residents 18 85 years age. Methods data from 1232 participants age were extracted the database 2011 normative phase National Institutes Health Toolbox project in this cross-sectional study. Descriptive derived data. Results The...
Between 2001 and 2010, five research groups conducted coordinated prospective studies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence among US workers from various industries collected detailed subject-level exposure information with follow-up symptoms, electrophysiological measures job changes.This analysis examined the associations between workplace biomechanical factors dominant-hand CTS, adjusting for personal risk factors.2474 participants, without CTS or possible polyneuropathy at enrolment,...
<h3>Background</h3> Between 2001 and 2010, six research groups conducted coordinated multiyear, prospective studies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence in US workers from various industries collected detailed subject-level exposure information with follow-up symptom, physical examination, electrophysiological measures job changes. <h3>Objective</h3> This analysis the pooled cohort examined dominant-hand CTS relation to demographic characteristics estimated associations occupational...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term efficacy an ergonomics program that included patient-handling devices in six care facilities (LTC) and one chronic hospital (CCH). Background: Patient handling is recognized as a major source musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among nursing personnel, several studies have demonstrated effectiveness reducing those MSDs. However, most been conducted single facility, for short period, and/or without comprehensive program. Method:...
A cohort of 536 workers was enrolled from 10 diverse manufacturing facilities and followed monthly for six years. Job physical exposures were individually measured. Worker demographics, medical history, psychosocial factors, current musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) nerve conduction studies (NCS) obtained. Point lifetime prevalence carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) at baseline (symptoms + abnormal NCS) 10.3% 19.8%. During follow-up, there 35 new CTS cases (left, right or both hands). Factors...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate relationships between the revised NIOSH lifting equation (RNLE) and risk low-back pain (LBP). Background: RNLE is commonly used quantify job physical stressors low back from and/or lowering loads. There no prospective on relationship LBP that includes accounting for relevant covariates. Method: A cohort 258 incident-eligible workers 30 diverse facilities followed up 4.5 years. Job exposures were individually measured. Worker demographics,...
The Revised Strain Index (RSI) is a distal upper extremity (DUE) physical exposure assessment model based on: intensity of exertion, frequency duration per hand/wrist posture and task day. RSI improves upon the 1995 (SI) by using continuous rather than categorical multipliers, replacing duty cycle with exertion. In simulation 13,944 tasks, SI showed good agreement in risk predictions for scores ≤3 (safe) >13.5 (hazardous). For tasks >3 ≤13.5, two models marked disagreement, providing much...
Low Back Pain (LBP) is a common and costly problem, with variation in prevalence. Epidemiological reports of rating pain intensity location within the low back area are rare. The objective to describe LBP large, multi-center, occupational cohort detailing both point 1-month period prevalence by measures at baseline. In this cross-sectional report from prospective study, 828 participants were workers enrolled 30 facilities performing variety manual material handling tasks. All underwent...
Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly problem throughout the United States. To achieve greater understanding of occupational risk factors, National Institute for Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) funded low health effects consortium, which performed several surveillance studies This study combines data from consortium research groups resulting in set with nearly 2000 workers various regions country. The purpose this paper to examine prevalence personal factors among these workers.There...
The relationships between work organisational, biomechanical and psychosocial factors were studied using cross-sectional data from a pooled dataset of 1834 participants. organisational included: job rotation, overtime work, having second jobs pace. Task level variables obtained through sub-task collected in the field or analysed laboratory. Psychosocial based on responses to 10 questions. results showed that rotations had significant effects all most measures. Those with generally higher...
Objective: This study assesses relationships between the Framingham cardiovascular disease risk (CVD risk) score and prevalence of US Department Transportation (DOT)-reportable crashes in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, after controlling for potential confounders. Methods: Data were analyzed from CMV drivers (N = 797) a large cross-sectional study. CVD was calculated each driver. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) DOT-reportable calculated. Results: Drivers...
Recent evidence has found potential associations between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and common musculoskeletal disorders. We evaluated possible both glenohumeral joint pain rotator cuff tendinopathy.Data from WISTAH hand study participants (n = 1226) were assessed for Framingham Heart Study CVD health outcomes.A strong association was observed scores tendinopathy. Peak odds ratios (ORs) of the adjusted models 4.55 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.97 to 10.31] 5.97 CI 2.12...
Background Although recent studies have identified important risk factors associated with incident carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), its severity not been well explored. Objective To examine the associations between personal, workplace psychosocial and biomechanical work disability among workers CTS. Methods Between 2001 2010 five research groups conducted coordinated prospective of CTS related US from various industries. Workers prevalent or (N=372) were followed for up to 6.4 years. Incident...
This study examined the relationship between environmental factors (e.g., working position, patient and scaling instruments) poor posture in dental hygiene students. A longitudinal cohort was conducted from 2017 to 2019 observe students' clinical rotation performance at two undergraduate universities. Samples of video observations (n = 1487) students performing activities during oral care sessions were evaluated using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Descriptive analysis exploratory...
Background This study's objective was to quantify exposure‐response relationships between job physical exposure (JPE) and incidence of lateral epicondylitis (LE). Methods A cohort 536 workers enrolled from 10 manufacturing facilities followed monthly for 6 years ascertain changes in JPE health status. individually measured quantified using the Strain Index (SI) TLV HAL. Worker demographics, medical history, psychosocial factors, current musculoskeletal disorders were obtained. Results...
Objective: This large, cross-sectional study calculated prevalence of disorders and assessed factors associated with self-reported lifetime crashes. Methods: Truck drivers (n = 797) completed computerized questionnaires reporting crashes, demographics, psychosocial factors, other elements, as well had taken measurements (eg, height, weight, serum, blood pressure). Results: Most were male 685, 85.9%), the mean body mass index was 32.9 ± 7.5 kg/m2 493 (61.9%) being obese. Many 326, 39.9%)...