posted on 2023-05-20, 09:25authored byFransen, M, Maria Agaliotis, Bridgett, L, Mackey, MG
Many people rely economically on occupations involving high loading of the hip or knee joints for lengthy periods, possibly placing them at increased risk of developing chronic pain in these joints. There is a growing body of evidence from large longitudinal cohort studies, case-control studies and population-based surveys that certain occupations, or having work involving considerable heavy lifting, kneeling or squatting, may be associated with increased risk of symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis and joint replacement surgery. Only a few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of specific workplace strategies to reduce this risk. Identifying modifiable workplace risk factors and implementing feasible and accessible preventative strategies will be of great public health significance in the next decade.
History
Publication title
Best Practice and Research in Clinical Rheumatology
Volume
25
Pagination
81-101
ISSN
1521-6942
Department/School
Australian Institute of Health Service Management (AIHSM)
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Rights statement
Crown Copyright 2011
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Clinical health not elsewhere classified; Occupational health