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Why are there more accidents on Mondays? Economic incentives, ergonomics or externalities

Frontiers in Behavioral Economics
IntroductionResearch consistently finds more workplace injuries occur on Mondays than on other weekdays. One hypothesis is that workers fraudulently claim that off-the-job weekend sprains and strains occurred at work on the Monday in order to receive ...
Michelle Poland, Isabelle Sin, Isabelle Sin, Isabelle Sin, Steven Stillman, Steven Stillman   +5 more
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The Use of Model Matching Video Analysis and Computational Simulation to Study the Ankle Sprain Injury Mechanism

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2012
Lateral ankle sprains continue to be the most common injury sustained by athletes and create an annual healthcare burden of over $4 billion in the U.S. alone. Foot inversion is suspected in these cases, but the mechanism of injury remains unclear.
Daniel Tik-Pui Fong, Feng Wei
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Curvature of curve as an indicator of the optimal movement trajectory in physical rehabilitation. Elliptical rehabilitation movements

Спортивная медицина: наука и практика, 2020
The movement dynamic characteristics are the main parameters for physical exercise dosing during the athlete recovery process. However, taking into account the geometric characteristics of movement is no less important, especially when restoring the ...
O. S. Vasilyev, S. P. Levushkin
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Identifying return-to-work trajectories using sequence analysis in a cohort of workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders [PDF]

, 2018
Objectives This study aimed to identify return-to-work (RTW) trajectories among workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and examine the associations between different MSD and these RTW trajectories.
Bültmann, Ute, Maas, Esther, McLeod, Christopher, Reiff, Eline   +3 more
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Complaints and Diagnoses of Emergency Department Patients in the Netherlands: A Comparative Study of Integrated Primary and Emergency Care. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
In the Netherlands, an increasing number of emergency departments (EDs) and general practitioner cooperatives collaborate by creating one Emergency-Care-Access-Point (ECAP). This has resulted in fewer patients at ECAP EDs. The objective of this study was
Wendy A M H Thijssen, Elske van Mierlo, Maartje Willekens, Jasper Rebel, Maro H Sandel, Paul Giesen, Michel Wensing   +6 more
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Ergonomic Awareness: Simple Solution To Prevent Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2021
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or dysfunctions that affects muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilages, and spinal discs. They include sprains, strains, tears, soreness, pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hernias, and connective ...
Khalid Aziz, Ambreen Shehzad, Syeda Tahniyat Ali   +2 more
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Beyond Heat Harvesting: Thermoelectric Materials and Hybrid Devices for Smart Sensing and Sustainable Technologies

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
The review highlights the multifunctional capabilities of thermoelectric sensors integrated with advanced features such as biocompatibility, advanced integration, self‐healing, and environmental adaptability. Emphasizing sustainability and adaptability, these sensors offer enhanced durability, increased efficiency, reduced waste, and seamless ...
Neeraj Dhariwal, Preety Yadav, Akanksha, Sakshi Bisht, Ramesh Chandra, O. P. Thakur, Paul V. Braun, Sung Bum Kang, Amit Sanger, Vinod Kumar   +9 more
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Sprains and Strains [PDF]

, 1975
The management of sprains and strains is not difficult. A history of the mechanism of injury is invaluable in determining what structures might have been injured.
Waddel, Robert W.
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Hands on management of muscle pain and injuries

South African Family Practice, 2018
Sport injuries and muscle pain can occur as a result of engagement in exercise and or organised sporting activities. These injuries affect all age groups and gender.
Natalie Schellack, Palesa Masuku, Kgarebe Mogale, Nelly Mokwele, Phumzile Skosana   +4 more
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Toward information resilience: Applying intersectionality to the HIV/AIDS information practices of Black sexual minority men

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Using intersectionality as a critical theoretical framework and analytical tool, this study investigated the HIV/AIDS information practices of Black sexual minority men (SMM). Twenty‐two Black SMM were interviewed about their HIV/AIDS‐related information practices.
Megan Threats
wiley   +1 more source