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Research Short: Professional drivers and chronic back pain

contributorSean Gleeson

A Finnish study raises questions about previous associations between professional car driving...

Back pain and work: Personal factors

contributorFrederieke Schaafsma

A range of studies assess personal factors and how they influence work-related back pain

Back pain and work: Psychosocial factors. The evidence.

contributorFrederieke Schaafsma

A range of studies explore whether psychosocial factors contribute to the development of back pain

Back pain and work: Physical factors - Physical work. The evidence.

contributorFrederieke Schaafsma

What does the research tell us about physical work and the impact on back pain?

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