Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Back pain"
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Back pain amongst dentistry students at the University of Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Back pain has been reported to be the most common type of discomfort in all occupational groups. Studies have shown that dentists experience more neck, shoulder and back pain than practitioners in other occupational groups. ... -
Investigating musculoskeletal health in the workplace, among employees who are exposed to heavy lifting: A descriptive and correlational study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Protecting and promoting health in the workplace is imperative, both for individual employee health and workplace productivity. High rates of workplace injuries, particularly in environments where high levels ...