MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

This study tested a new way of caring for pregnant women who also have long-term health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. 200 women were split into two groups: one received standard care, while the other got extra support from a team of doctors, surgeons, and physi…

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

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles placed into muscle knots) combined with neck exercises 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 …

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could help with muscle pain, posture, and awareness. 62 office workers who sit at computers for at least 4 hours a day took part in an 8-week program led by a physiotherapist…

This study measured hip and upper back movement in 60 adults with chronic low back pain to see if they are related. Participants had no specific spine disease or injury. The goal was to better understand how the body works together, not to test a treatment.

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.