Analytical strategies to determine whether job strain is an important risk factor for occurrence of low-back pain

Low-back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent health problems in occupational populations. Although still fiercely debated (1), several biomechanical factors have been consistently acknowledged as important risk factors for LBP, most notably heavy lifting, awkward back postures due to severe bend...

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Main Authors: Alex Burdorf, Anthony D LaMontagne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2017-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
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Online Access: https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3657