MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

This study tested whether a workplace program to prevent muscle and joint pain is practical and well-liked by blue-collar workers. 70 workers with physically demanding jobs took part in the program twice a week for eight weeks. Researchers used questionnaires and interviews to se…

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) plus exercise works better than standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound for people with long-lasting mechanical neck pain. Forty adults aged 25 to 65 took part, receiving treatment three times a week for…

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce muscle pain and improve posture. 62 office workers who sit at computers for long hours took part in an 8-week program led by a physiotherapist. The goal was to s…

This study measured hip and upper back movement in 60 adults with chronic low back pain to see if they are related. Participants had their hip range of motion and thoracic spine flexibility tested. The goal was to understand how these body parts work together, not to provide trea…

This study looked at 99 university staff to see if stress and burnout are linked to muscle and bone pain. Participants filled out surveys about their pain, work stress, and burnout. The goal was to understand how mental strain affects physical health, not to test a treatment.