Inertial Flywheel Resistance Training in Tendinopathy Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review by Ian Burton, Aisling McCormack

“…# Background Inertial Flywheel Resistance Training (IFRT) has recently emerged as a beneficial rehabilitation option for some musculoskeletal disorders. Although the use of resistance training as treatment for tendinopathy has become widespread, it is unclear if IFRT has efficacy as a treatment option for tendinopathies…”
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Health-related quality of life in patients with non-communicable disease: study protocol of a cross-sectional survey by Els Clays, Pauline Boeckxstaens, Delphine De Smedt, Peter Pype, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Lisa Van Wilder, Diego Schrans

“…Study participants (≥18 years) are medically diagnosed with at least one of the following diseases: cardiometabolic disorders, mental disorders and musculoskeletal disorders. A minimum of 50 general practitioners will participate to recruit participants (convenient sample) and a total of 531 patients will be enrolled (voluntary response sample). …”
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Pengaruh Mobilization With Movement terhadap Nyeri dan Lingkup Gerak Sendi Penderita Osteoarthritis Lutut di Rumah Sakit Islam Klaten by Dwi Rosella Komala Sari, Devi Arhamevia Kurniady, Suryo Saputra Perdana

“…Manipulation with Movement (MWM) is the most commonly used manual therapy technique in musculoskeletal disorders, especially in arthritis, to increase the range of movement (ROM).  …”
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Burden of disease attributable to high body mass index in Belgium: a comparative risk assessment analysis by Stefanie Vandevijvere, Delphine De Smedt, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Robby De Pauw, Johan Van der Heyden, Sarah Nayani, Vanessa Gorasso, Wilma Johanna Nusselder, Henk Hilderink

“…Diabetes had the highest number of YLD attributable to high BMI followed by musculoskeletal disorders. Cardiovascular diseases accounted for the highest burden in terms of YLL attributable to high BMI, followed by diabetes and different forms of cancers (i.e., breast, colon and rectum and oesophageal cancer).Conclusion A substantial proportion of the burden of disease could be prevented when reducing BMI in Belgium. …”
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Analisis postur kerja dan redesain fasilitas bagian pengemasan (studi kasus pada PT RNM) by Ida Bagus Suryaningrat, El Daffa Ramadiansyah, Ragil Ismi, Andrew Setiawan Rusdianto, Noer Novijanto

“…The purposes of this research are to analyze the work posture of packaging workers at UKB PT RNM, analyze the risk level of complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) at UKB PT RNM, and design packaging station work facilities according to anthropometric data processing and QFD methods. …”
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An Investigation of Hand Gestures for Controlling Video Games in a Rehabilitation Exergame System by Radhiatul Husna, Komang Candra Brata, Irin Tri Anggraini, Nobuo Funabiki, Alfiandi Aulia Rahmadani, Chih-Peng Fan

“…<i>Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)</i> can significantly impact individuals’ <i>quality of life (QoL)</i>, often requiring effective rehabilitation strategies to promote recovery. …”
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Nonsurgical Management of Adductor-related groin pain with Ultrasound-Guided Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and Physical Therapy in a Competitive Soccer Player: A Case Report by Giorgio Zeppieri, Micheal S Smith, Ryan P. Roach

“…Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is often indicated for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and may represent an alternative treatment for patients with adductor-related groin pain. …”
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Occupational health in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): A systematic review and call for comprehensive policy development. by Muhammad A Masood, Raghad Khaled, Ahmad Bin-Ismail, Lucy Semerjian, Khaled Abass

“…Findings indicate that ergonomic hazards, characterized by musculoskeletal disorders, are influenced by job roles and work environments. …”
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A comprehensive assessment of a passive back support exoskeleton for load handling assistance by Jangwhan Ahn, Hyeonhee Jung, Jeongin Moon, Cheolmin Kwon, Jooeun Ahn

“…Abstract Various back support exoskeletons (BSEs) have been developed to reduce the workload and the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. However, the evaluations of such devices have primarily focused on specific quantitative aspects like muscle activation level or metabolic cost without any assessment of the user perception or comfort. …”
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Movement Competency Screen: Rethinking the Rating by Justine Benoit-Piau, Mélanie Morin, Christine Guptill, Sylvie Fortin, Nathaly Gaudreault

“…# Background Dancers are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. There has been a growing interest in the last few years in pre-season screening using tools to evaluate movement competency, among which is the Movement Competency Screen (MCS). …”
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Ergonomics Status of Indonesian Forestry Workers: Physical-Mental-Social Fatigue, Job Satisfaction, Concept of Hazards, and Concept of Accident Cost by Efi Yuliati Yovi

“…This study aims to present an overview of the conditions of physical-mental-social fatigue, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), job satisfaction, perception of hazards sources, and perception toward work accident costs from workers involved in forest management activities in Indonesia. …”
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Key health impacts and support systems for informal carers in the UK: A thematic review by Susanna A Cottagiri, Peter Sykes

“…Results: The key health impacts of being an informal carer were identified as musculoskeletal disorders and psychological issues (such as depression, stress and anxiety), which were categorized as ‘high-risk impact’ areas. …”
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Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review Supplemented by Own Clinical Experience by Adam Andrzej Garstka, Lidia Kozowska, Konrad Kijak, Monika Brzózka, Helena Gronwald, Piotr Skomro, Danuta Lietz-Kijak

“…Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a multifactorial group of musculoskeletal disorders often with combined etiologies that demand different treatment plans. …”
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Musculoskeletal Conditions in the Health Personnel of the Comprehensive Area of COVID-19 by Melba Esperanza Narváez Jaramillo, Cinthya Lizeth Pantoja Narváez, Julio Rodrigo Morillo Cano, Olga Mireya Alonzo Pico

“…<strong>Background:</strong> musculoskeletal disorders are a frequent pathology that affects health personnel who care for patients with COVID-19. …”
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Combining Postural Sway Parameters and Machine Learning to Assess Biomechanical Risk Associated with Load-Lifting Activities by Giuseppe Prisco, Maria Agnese Pirozzi, Antonella Santone, Mario Cesarelli, Fabrizio Esposito, Paolo Gargiulo, Francesco Amato, Leandro Donisi

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Long-term work-related musculoskeletal disorders are predominantly influenced by factors such as the duration, intensity, and repetitive nature of load lifting. …”
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Comparison of three-dimensional digital exoscope to standard operating microscope in minimally-invasive lumbar decompression: A cohort study in a community setting by Daniel E. Fulkerson, Evan Medich, Dale F. Szpisjak, Daniel H. Fulkerson

“…Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are common in spine surgeons in the current operative environment. …”
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Substantial Variation Exists in Clinical Exposure to Chief Complaints Among Residents Within an Emergency Medicine Training Program by Corlin M. Jewell, Amy T. Hummel, Dann J. Hekman, Benjamin H. Schnapp

“…The three CC domains with the broadest interquartile variation were abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders (116), musculoskeletal disorders (nontraumatic) (93), and traumatic disorders (86). …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation therapy in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial by Lucíola da Cunha Menezes Costa, Shaiane Silva Tomazoni, Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa, Layana de Souza Guimarães, Amanda Costa Araujo, Dafne Port Nascimento, Flávia Cordeiro de Medeiros, Marina Athayde Avanzi

“…Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is a frequently used non-pharmacological therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is little high-quality scientific evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of PBMT in the treatment of patients with chronic LBP in the short, medium and long term. …”
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Local Vibratory Stimulation for Temporomandibular Disorder Myofascial Pain Treatment: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Preliminary Study by Emanuela Serritella, Giordano Scialanca, Paola Di Giacomo, Carlo Di Paolo

“…Vibratory stimulation is applied as a pain treatment for several musculoskeletal disorders, but it has not yet been studied in-depth for TMD symptoms. …”
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From Motion to Prevention: Evaluating Ergonomic Risks of Asymmetrical Movements and Worker Well-Being in an Assembly Line Work by Sławomir Winiarski, Dorota Molek-Winiarska, Barbara Chomątowska

“…The primary aim is to quantify the extent to which asymmetrical movements serve as predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among these workers and their overall well-being. …”
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