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- Björck van Dijken, Christina, et al.
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Low back pain, lifestyle factors and physical activity: a population-based study.
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 40:10, s. 864-869
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective and designThe prevalence of low back pain was assessed in relation to physical activity, for both work and leisure activities, in a randomly selected population in the northern part of Sweden. Additionally, the associations between age, sex, level of education, lifestyle factors, demographic characteristics, and low back pain were evaluated. Subjects: A total of 5798 subjects aged 25–79 years were selected randomly from a geographically well-defined area in northern Sweden. Methods: Additional questions concerning people's experience of low back pain were added to the questionnaire of the World Health Organization MONICA (MONItoring of trends and determinants in CArdiovascular disease) health survey with the aim of investigating prevalence rates and factors associated with low back pain. Results: Forty-one percent of the participants reported having low back pain (of these 55% were women and 45% men). The prevalence rate was highest in the age group 55–64 years. Chronic low back pain was the most frequent occurring problem. Of those with low back pain, 43% of the women and 37% of the men reported having continuous low back pain for more than 6 months. Individuals with low back pain often experienced a more physically heavy workload at work and lower physical activity during leisure time, and they were also more likely to have been smokers, have had higher body mass index, lived in smaller communities, and were less educated than people without low back pain. Conclusion: Low back pain seems to be associated with physical activity at work and in leisure time, certain lifestyle factors and demographic characteristics.
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- Fjellman-Wiklund, Anncristine, et al.
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Musculoskeletal and general health problems of acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and banjo players
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Ingår i: Medical problems of performing artists. - 0885-1158 .- 1938-2766. ; 21:4, s. 169-176
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe self-reported problems among guitarists and to examine differences associated with type of guitar played. Data for the study were extracted from the University of North Texas Musician Health Survey (UNT-MHS) data set. Subjects for the present study (n = 520) were included if they identified acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass or banjo as their primary instrument. Prevalences for musculoskeletal problems were determined for the total group, by guitar-specific groups, and by gender. Prevalences for nonmusculoskeletal, overall health problems were established for the whole guitar group and by instrument. Of the total subjects, 81% reported one or more musculoskeletal problems. The acoustic guitar group reported the highest prevalence (83%), followed by the banjo (78%), electric bass (77%), and electric guitar groups (74%). The highest site-specific prevalences for the whole group were the left fingers (32.9%), left wrist (29.8%), and left hand (24.7%). Regarding nonmusculoskeletal problems, 66% of the total group perceived stress due to work environment as a moderate to high problem. The total group reported mostly problems with fatigue, depression, headache, and eye strain. The overall findings of the study show that musculoskeletal problems as well as stress-related health problems are a major concern for the guitar community.
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- Johansson, Lena, et al.
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Ventilated patients' experiences of body awareness at an intensive care unit
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Ingår i: Advances in Physiotherapy. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1403-8196 .- 1651-1948. ; 7, s. 154-161
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Treatment with mechanical ventilation (MV) in an intensive care unit (ICU) can cause extensive problems for patients.There is, however, a dearth of research investigation into how ICU treatment affects a person’s body image. The aim of thisstudy was to enhance the knowledge and understanding of body awareness and body image in persons treated with MV in anICU. In order to capture the informants’ own perceptions and experiences, a qualitative method of Grounded Theory waschosen. Seven thematic in-depth interviews were carried out with former ICU patients. To increase credibility, triangulationof researchers and reference group checking was used. The analysis resulted in the core category Limited possibilitiesto act, which relates to the informants’ experiences of not being able to act as they normally would. The core category wasderived from the experiences of feeling like another person, the perceptions of not being in contact with their body andreality and the feeling of being restrained. This study adds a perspective of body awareness to the interpretations of ICUpatients’ experiences. It emphasizes the experience and movement aspects of the body and that physiotherapists have animportant role in the rehabilitation of ICU patients.
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- Sandell, Christofer, et al.
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Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders and stress-related problems among percussionists
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Ingår i: Medical problems of performing artists. - 0885-1158 .- 1938-2766. ; 24:4, s. 175-180
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of self-reported playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) and stress-related health problems among percussionists. Data for the present study were extracted from the University of North Texas Musician Health Survey (UNT-MHS) data set. Subjects (n = 279) were included if they identified auxiliary percussion (i.e., tambourine, triangle, bells, rattle, wood block), drum set, marimba, steel drum, timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, or other percussion as their primary instrument. Prevalence rates for PRMDs and stress-related health problems were determined for the total percussion group and for separate instrument categories. Of the total group, 77% reported one or more PRMDs. The keyboard percussionists (marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, and steel drum) reported the significantly highest prevalence (89%), followed by auxiliary and other percussionists (79%) and membranophone percussionists, including drum set and timpani (74%). The highest region-specific prevalence of PRMDs for the whole group was found in the bilateral hand and low back regions. Stress due to work environment was considered moderate to high by 75% of the respondents. Regarding stress-related health problems, percussionists reported primarily problems with fatigue, depression, and stage fright. The overall findings of this study show that PRMDs and stress-related health problems are a major concern for percussionists and warrant further research.
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- Wahlström Edling, Cecilia, 1959-, et al.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Asymmetric Playing Postures of the Upper Extremity and Back in Music Teachers : A Pilot Study
- 2009
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Ingår i: Medical problems of performing artists. - 0885-1158 .- 1938-2766. ; 24:3, s. 113-118
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To play a musical instrument, Such as the violin or flute, requires controlled, adequate movements performed by the arm, hand, and fingers in an asymmetric playing posture. The movements are monotonous and often of long duration, involving static and repetitive muscle work of the upper extremity and neck-shoulder Muscles. This situation may lead to in increased risk of contracting musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this cross-sectional Study was to investigate the relationship between physical workload, defined as playing Posture and playing time per week, and musculoskeletal disorders in music teachers. A questionnaire was distributed, with items based on work,related musculoskeletal disorders and physical working conditions. The study population consisted of music teachers employed at a Swedish municipal music School. Out of 61 Music teachers, 47 (77%) agreed to participate, including 28 women and 19 men. The study group was divided into two groups depending oil if they had an asymmetric or symmetric upper extremity/back playing position. Of the total participants, 77% reported musculoskeletal disorders during the preceding 12 months. Female teachers reported significantly more symptoms in the neck, shoulders, and Upper back that male teachers. Music teachers with an asymmetric playing Posture had significantly more musculoskeletal disorders than music teachers with a symmetric playing posture. This Study demonstrates that in asymmetric playing position may affect the amount Of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity and back.
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