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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Musculoskeletal injuries"”.
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Incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in professional dancers
… the risk of developing overuse or traumatic injuries and may compromise the longevity of dancers' careers. Relevant research, particularly in the South African context, is needed to provide recommendations on the intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to musculoskeletal injuries in …
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Genetic risk factors for overuse and acute musculoskeletal injuries
Both acute and chronic tendon and ligament injuries are multifactorial that are the result of a combination of a poorly understood complex interaction of several intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that inherited genetic elements may predispose an …
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The Psychological Response to Concussion Compared With Musculoskeletal Injuries In Collegiate Athletes
… response to concussion compared with that of musculoskeletal injuries over time. The psychological response to musculoskeletal injuries has been well documented, however, research on the psychological response to concussion is lacking. The Profile of Mood States and the State-Trait Anxiety …
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An injury profile of musculoskeletal injuries in mountain bikers in the eThekwini Municipality
This work is submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s degree in Technology: Chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2021.
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Risk factors for lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in novice runners: a prospective study
… risk factors for the development of lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in novice runners. The specific objectives of this study were: (a) to describe the demographic and training characteristics of novice runners; (b) to establish the incidence of self-reported running-related injuries in …
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An epidemiological study of musculoskeletal injuries in league squash players in the eThekwini Municipality
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2019.
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A Safe Patient Mobilization Program to Reduce Care Workers’ Musculoskeletal Injuries in Acute Rehabilitation
<p>Musculoskeletal injuries resulting from repeated manual patient handling tasks occur in our 46-bed rehabilitation unit, at a high rate among RNs and CNAs (5.8 injuries per 100 FTE). These results represent a significant performance gap considering that our floor is fully equipped with assistive …
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The injury profile of musculoskeletal injuries, and the impact thereof, in amateur pole sports athletes in eThekwini municipality
This work is submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
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Examining the Role of Cognition in the Risk of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries and Concussions Among Elite Athletes
Risk factors for lower extremity musculoskeletal (LEMSK) injury and concussion have largely been examined in isolation. This thesis sought to elucidate the associations between cognition, concussion, and LEMSK injury. Cognition was measured by the Vienna Test System (VTS) and injuries (LEMSK and …
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Post-Injury Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms in Canadian University Athletes following a Substantial Injury: Looking to Compare Musculoskeletal Injuries and Concussions
… with concussions and those diagnosed with a musculoskeletal injury. This study explored female university athletes at a Canadian institution who experienced an injury that took them out of competition. Eight participants were evaluated throughout this study, four being diagnosed with a …
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Play Well: Educating for the Prevention of Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries at a Specialist Music School in the UK. A Physiotherapist-led Action Research Project.
… of preventable and recurrent playing-related musculoskeletal disorders that she was treating in the pupil population, and is set within the framework of studying part-time for a Doctor of Education award. It aimed to i. increase stakeholder-awareness of risk factors for playing-related …
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Effects of Training in Modifying Work Methods and Behaviors During Common Patient Handling Activities
In a 1994 survey, on incidence rates of musculoskeletal injuries among private industries within the U.S, nurses ranked first nationally. Patient handling tasks are considered to be a precipitating factor in the development of many musculoskeletal injuries. For many decades personnel training has …
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Development of the shoulder return to contact continuum in rugby: an assessment framework for traumatic anterior glenohumeral joint dislocations
… demanding sport, which imposes a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly due to contact events. Among these, traumatic anterior glenohumeral joint (GHJ) dislocations are among the most significant, as these injuries account for prolonged absence from sport and imposes a high risk of …
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THE EFFECT OF WINTER VERSUS SUMMER RUNNING ON LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY RATE IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS
… was to determine if there is a difference in musculoskeletal injury rates in the winter compared to the summer months in recreational runners. The participants were surveyed on their injury history for the past year. The results of this study showed that the injury rate for musculoskeletal …
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Muscle damage, inflammation, and muscular performance following the physical abilities test in professional firefighters
… high levels of cardiovascular disease, overuse musculoskeletal injuries, and workers compensation claims within the profession of firefighting. The purpose of this study was to examine muscle damage, muscular fatigue, and inflammation responses following a typical firefighting shift. Twenty-four …
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Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population
… the profession is at a high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders (MSDs). This thesis has two sections. The purpose of the first section (the pilot study) was to perform a preliminary biomechanical analysis of trunk kinematics and muscle activity during common patient …
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The Perceived Demands of CrossFit
… reports for mild to severe ER as well as other musculoskeletal injuries as the popularity of extreme conditioning programs (e.g., CrossFit®) increases. Therefore, the main purposes of this investigation were to identify: primary risk factors associated with ER during CrossFit®, CrossFit® …
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Quantifying Localized Muscle Fatigue of the Forearm during Simulations of High Pressure Cleaning Lance Tasks
… or years required to the onset of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The objectives of this study were to estimate LMF and quantify muscle activity of select forearm muscles during simulations of high pressure cleaning lance tasks common in the chemical production industry. Twenty …
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Effectiveness of a Shoulder Strengthening Intervention on the Incidence Rate of Glenohumeral Joint Instability Injuries
<p><strong>Context:</strong> Shoulder injuries are frequently sustained in American football due to the contact and collision aspect of the sport. Injuries to the shoulder account for about 10% to 20% of all musculoskeletal injuries that occur in football and the shoulder is the fourth most …
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Task Analysis for a Food Processing Facility: A Social Enterprise for Persons from Underemployed Populations
… aspects of the job tasks that could cause musculoskeletal injuries and collaborated with workers to alter the physical environment to improve task ergonomics. In the final session, workers and supervisors were filmed and photographed performing tasks with and without new modifications of …
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