profiles = new Array(    "Can visual discomfort influence on muscle pain and muscle lo...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Can visual discomfort influence on muscle pain and muscle load for visual display unit (VDU) workers? Arne Aarås, Buskerud University College, , Norway , Gunnar HorgenBuskerud University College, Kongsberg, Norway , Magne HellandBuskerud University College, Kongsberg, Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/aaras-a.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors in operators of he...|RA3O Construction and heavy vehicle operation Musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors in operators of heavy mobile equipment Kathryn Adams, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts - Lowell, Lowell, United States , Kumar KittusamyNational Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Spokane, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/adams-k.pdf",    "Effect of motion induced interruptions upon the performance ...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Effect of motion induced interruptions upon the performance of lifting tasks in motion-rich environments Scott MacKinnon, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada , Wayne AlbertMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's , Canada , Julie MatthewsMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , M. HolmesMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/albert-w.pdf",    "Development of a Brazilian Portuguese version of the work ro...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues Development of a Brazilian Portuguese version of the work rolefunctioning questionnaire. Cross-cultural adaptation reliability and validity CH Gallasch, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil , NMC AlexandreState University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil , BC Amick IIIUniversity of Texas Health Center, , United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/alexandre-n.pdf",    "Quality of life: cultural adaptation of the Spitzer quality ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Quality of life: cultural adaptation of the Spitzer quality of life index RCMR Toledo, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil , NMC AlexandreState University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil , RCR ColomboState University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/alexandre-n2.pdf",    "A field intervention replication of a non-randomized trial t...|WP1P Poster III Interventions A field intervention replication of a non-randomized trial to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms Ben Amick, University of TExas, Houston, United States , Michelle RobertsonLiberty Mutual , Hopkinton, United States , Cammie Chaumont MenéndezUniversity of TExas, Houston, United States , Ron HarristUniversity of TExas, Houston, United States , K DeRangoUpJohn Institute, Kalamazoo, United States , A MooreYork University, Toronto, Canada , L BazzaniHealth & Work Outcomes, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/amick-b.pdf",    "Systematic review of interventions to reduce musculoskeletal...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods Systematic review of interventions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in the health care sector Ben Amick, University of TExas, Houston, United States , Jessica TullarUniversity of TExas, Houston, United States , Shelley BrewerUniversity of TExas, Houston, United States , Lisa PompeiiUniversity of TExas, Houston, United States , Emma IrvinINstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Dwayne VanEerdINstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Anna ChangINstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Brad EvanoffWashington Univeersity at St Louis, St Louis, United States , David GimenoUniversity College, London, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/amick-b2.pdf",    "Computer mouse use predicts acute pain but not prolonged or ...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions Computer mouse use predicts acute pain but not prolonged or chronic pain in the neck and shoulder Johan Andersen, Herning Hospital, , Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/andersen-j.pdf",    "A randomized controlled workplace intervention trial to reli...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions A randomized controlled workplace intervention trial to relieve and prevent neck/shoulder disorders: significance of compliance and muscle strength Lars L Andersen, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Marie B JørgensenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Anne-Katrine BlangstedNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Mogens T PetersenInstitute of Exercise and Sports Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark , Ernst A HansenNorwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway , Gisela SjøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/andersen-l.pdf",    "Cost-effectiveness of return-to-work interventions for low b...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders Cost-effectiveness of return-to-work interventions for low back pain results of three Dutch randomised controlled trials JR Anema, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center & Research Center for Insurance Medicine AMC-UWV-VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands , MW HeymansEMGO Institute / Department of Clinimetrics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , H Hlobil KLM Health Services, Schiphol, Netherlands , JB Staal Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands , IA SteenstraInstitute for Work and Health, Toronto ON, Canada , W van Mechelen Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/anema-j.pdf",    "Communication between health care providers and return-to-wo...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Communication between health care providers and return-to-work JR Anema, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center & Research Center for Insurance Medicine AMC-UWV-VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands , RJ van Amstel TNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , A VenemaTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , K Jettinghoff TNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , JH Verbeek Coronel Institute, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands , AP Nauta Netherlands Expert Center for Work-related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Erasmus Medical Centre, currently: The Netherlands Society of Occupational Medicine, Centre of Excellence, Utrecht, Netherlands , DJ van Putten TNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , PC BuijsTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/anema-j2.pdf",    "A participatory ergonomics approach to knowledge transfer in...|WP1P Poster III Interventions A participatory ergonomics approach to knowledge transfer in an industrial setting: case study of a poultry processing plant David Antle, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , Scott MackinnonMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , John MolgaardMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , Robert Parent University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada , Lise DesmaraisUniversity of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada , Louise LeclercUniversity of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada , Nicole VezinaUniversity of Quebec in Montreal, Montreal, Canada , Stephen BornsteinMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/antle-d.pdf",    "Median and ulnar nerve conduction studies at the wrist: comp...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Median and ulnar nerve conduction studies at the wrist: comparison of automated and traditional methods Theodore Armstrong, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Ann Marie DaleWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Muhammad Al-LoziWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Alfred FranzblauUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States , Bradley EvanoffWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/armstrong-t.pdf",    "Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome in a population of n...|TA2O CTS and other upper extremity disorders Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome in a population of newly hired workers: a cross-sectional analysis Theodore Armstrong, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Ann Marie DaleWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Alfred FranzblauUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States , Bradley EvanoffWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/armstrong-t2.pdf",    "Trapezius fatigue and exposure to vibration...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Trapezius fatigue and exposure to vibration Charlotte Åström , Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden , Gunnevi SundelinUmeå University, Umeå, Sweden , Markus LindqvistUmeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden , Lage BurströmNational Institute for Working Life, Umeå, Sweden , Stefan KarlssonUmeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/astrom-c.pdf",    "A study on the dynamic pattern of upper extremity musculoske...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology A study on the dynamic pattern of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders methodological aspects Agnes Aublet-Cuvelier, INRS, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France , Annette LeclercINSERM U687, Saint-Maurice, France , Jean-Francois ChastangINSERM U687, Saint-Maurice, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/aublet-a.pdf",    "The adaptation of VIDAR to French users, more than just a tr...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools The adaptation of VIDAR to French users, more than just a translation Agnès Aublet-Cuvelier, INRS, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France , Michel AptelINRS, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France , Aude GuerrierINRS, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France , Olivier MorelINRS, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France , Mikael ForsmanNIWL, Göteborg, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/aublet-a2.pdf",    "Ergonomic workplace evaluation in the mechanical metalworkin...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Ergonomic workplace evaluation in the mechanical metalworking industry Rosalio Avila-Chaurand, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico , Lilia R. Prado LeonUniversity of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico , Carlos Aceves GonzalezUniversity of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/avila-r.pdf",    "Challenging the path to economic inactivity: shifting attitu...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Challenging the path to economic inactivity: shifting attitudes to health and work Mansel Aylward, Cardiff University, , United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/aylward-m.pdf",    "Consequences of different methods used for the strain index ...|TB1O Exposure assessment: methods and tools Consequences of different methods used for the strain index parameters Stephen Bao, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Ninica HowardWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Peregrin SpielholzWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Barbara SilversteinWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/bao-s.pdf",    "Decreased adaptive and inflammatory responses as a consequen...|RA1S Musculoskeletal disorders: mechanisms of injury Decreased adaptive and inflammatory responses as a consequence of aging contribute to injury and sickness response in a rat model of WMSD Mary Barbe, Temple University, Philadelphia, United States , Ann BarrTemple University, Philadelphia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/barbe-m.pdf",    "Behavioral declines and tissue pathophysiology in a rat mode...|RA1S Musculoskeletal disorders: mechanisms of injury Behavioral declines and tissue pathophysiology in a rat model of WMSD respond to anti-inflammatory and ergonomic interventions Ann Barr, Temple University, Philadelphia, United States , Mary BarbeTemple University, Philadelphia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/barr-a.pdf",    "Work-related sources of bias in self-reported task durations...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability Work-related sources of bias in self-reported task durations Lope Barrero, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, United States , Jack DennerleinHarvard School of Public Health, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/barrero-l.pdf",    "Analysis of the socio-organizational aspects of an intervent...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Analysis of the socio-organizational aspects of an intervention: tools for process evaluation studies Marie Bellemare , Université Laval , , , Geneviève Baril-GingrasUniversité Laval, , , Pierre Poulin Université Laval, , , Julie RossUniversité Laval , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/bellemare-m.pdf",    "The effectiveness of a work style intervention and a lifesty...|RA2S Physical activity programmes in the secondary prevention of musculoskeletal disorders The effectiveness of a work style intervention and a lifestyle physical activity intervention on the recovery from neck and upper limb symptoms in computer workers Claire Bernaards, Body@Work, Research Center Physical Activity, Work and Health TNO VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Vincent HildebrandtTNO Quality of Life, Department of Physical Activity and Health, Leiden, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/bernaards-c.pdf",    "Development of new equipments to measure isometric wrist and...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Development of new equipments to measure isometric wrist and forearm strength Dernival Bertoncello, Laboratory of Bioengineering, UNIUBE, Uberaba MG, Brazil , André ArrudaDepartment of Physiotherapy, UNIUBE, Uberaba MG, Brazil , Fábio FreitasDepartment of Physiotherapy, UNIUBE, Uberaba MG, Brazil , Jorge LéoDepartment of Physiotherapy, UNIUBE, Uberaba MG, Brazil , Rodrigo RosaLaboratory of Bioengineering, USP, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil , Antonio ShimanoLaboratory of Bioengineering, USP, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/bertoncello-d.pdf",    "Effectiveness of the 'RSI quickscan': a preventive program o...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools Effectiveness of the 'RSI quickscan': a preventive program on neck and upper limb symptoms for office workers Birgitte Blatter, TNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Erwin SpekléArbo Unie Occupational Health Service, Haarlem, Netherlands , Judith HeinrichTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Marco HoozemansFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Allard van der BeekDept. of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paulien BongersTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Jaap van DieënFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/blatter-b.pdf",    "Social and economic costs to workers with musculoskeletal di...|Plenary Social and economic costs to workers with musculoskeletal disorders Leslie Boden, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/boden-l.pdf",    "The effects of varying workstation design on changes in post...|MP1P Poster I Interventions The effects of varying workstation design on changes in posture and spinal loading Mark Boocock, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand , Fraser WilkinsAuckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand , Annabelle CouillandreUniversité Paris X, Paris, France , Pierre PorteroHôpital Rothschild, Paris, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/boocock-m.pdf",    "Upper limb work-related disorders: description of an Italian...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Upper limb work-related disorders: description of an Italian hospital-based case study Stefano Borghesi, Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Angela CartaInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Roberto LucchiniInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/borghesi-s.pdf",    "Development of muscle fatigue in the trapezius muscle during...|MA2O Muscle and injury physiology Development of muscle fatigue in the trapezius muscle during prolonged light manual assembly work Tim Bosch, TNO, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Michiel de LoozeTNO, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Idsart KingmaVrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Bart VisserVrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/bosch-t.pdf",    "Development of an ergonomic job exposure matrix (JEM) for th...|WB1O Exposures and interventions in healthcare Development of an ergonomic job exposure matrix (JEM) for the healthcare sector Jon Boyer, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Jamie TesslerUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Manuel CifuentesUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/boyer-j.pdf",    "Gender differences in self-reported musculoskeletal pain str...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Gender differences in self-reported musculoskeletal pain stress health and satisfaction among blue-collar workers in Peru Maria Brunette, University of Massachusetts Lowell, , United States , M.J. SmithUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/brunette-m.pdf",    "Agreement between subjective ratings and direct measures of ...|TB1O Exposure assessment: methods and tools Agreement between subjective ratings and direct measures of ergonomic exposure Bryan Buchholz, University of Massachusetts Lowell, , United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , Jung-Soon ParkUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , Judith GoldTemple University, Philadelphia PA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/buchholz-b.pdf",    "Effects of variation in exposure to physical load on effecti...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability Effects of variation in exposure to physical load on effectiveness of ergonomic interventions in the construction industry: a sensitivity analysis Alex Burdorf, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/burdorf-a.pdf",    "The cost and benefits of mechanized equipment on physical lo...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders The cost and benefits of mechanized equipment on physical load among road workers and floor layers in the construction industry A. Burdorf, Department of Work Environment, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/burdorf-a2.pdf",    "Overview of consortium/design of NIOSH study...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Overview of consortium/design of NIOSH study Susan Burt, United States Department of Health & Human Services, , United States , T. WatersNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, United States , L. PiacitelliNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, United States , L. FineNational Institutes of Health, Bethesda, United States , B. SilversteinWashington State Dept. of Labor and Industry, Olympia, United States , W. MarrasOhio State University, Columbus, United States , A. GargUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , K. HegmannUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , D. RempelUniversity of California, San Francisco, United States , F. GerrUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , M. CherniackUniversity of Connecticut, Hartford, United States , B. EvanoffWashington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States , K. CrombieNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, United States , D. PapesNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, United States , J. GordonNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, United States , J. DeddensUniversity of Cincinnati and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, United States , ,||./abstracts/burt-s.pdf",    "Guide for risk assessment in repetitive handling tasks - sub...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Guide for risk assessment in repetitive handling tasks - substantiation of hypotheses and development of a practice-based approach Gustav Caffier, Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Berlin, Germany , Ulf SteinbergFederal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Berlin, Germany , Falk LiebersFederal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Berlin, Germany , Sylvia BehrendtFederal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Berlin, Greece , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/caffier-g1.pdf",    "Back-protective patient transfer (BPPT) - good practice of s...|WC2S Manual handling of patients in the European Union Back-protective patient transfer (BPPT) - good practice of successful implementation of an ergonomics-based patient handling program Gustav Caffier, BAuA, Berlin, Germany , Stella HermannPraeventiv, Hamburg, Germany , Fred BabelLUK, Hamburg, Germany , Falk LiebersBAuA, Berlin, Germany , Gerit SchützelBAuA, Berlin, Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/caffier-g2.pdf",    "Surface electromyographic evidence of differences in muscle ...|MA2O Muscle and injury physiology Surface electromyographic evidence of differences in muscle activation and morphology associated with repetitive strain injuries of the wrist extensors Kristina Calder, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada , Daniel StashukUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Linda McLeanQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/calder-k.pdf",    "Implementing an interdisciplinary intervention strategy for ...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Implementing an interdisciplinary intervention strategy for employees with back-/neck pain Mirjana Canjuga, ETHZ, , Switzerland , Brigitta DanuserIST, Lausanne , Switzerland , Michael NorbergHospital orthopédique del Suisse romande, Lausanne , Switzerland , Thomas Läubli ZOA , Zurich , Switzerland , Andreas Klipstein University Hospital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland , Claude JeanrenaudInstitut de recherches economiques et regionales, Neuchatel, Switzerland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/canjuga-m.pdf",    "Assessment of the interventions on sustainable prevention of...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Assessment of the interventions on sustainable prevention of musculoskeletal disorders: comparison of twenty companies Sandrine Caroly, Université Pierre Mendès France, , France , Fabien CoutarelLESC- University of Bordeaux, , France , François DaniellouLESC- University of Bordeaux, , France , Aurélie LandryLESC- University of Bordeaux, , France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/caroly-s1.pdf",    "Gender differences and intervention to prevent work-related ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Gender differences and intervention to prevent work-related MSD Sandrine Caroly, Université Pierre Mendès France, , France , Jean-Michel SchweitzerARACT - National Agency of Work Improvement, Loraine, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/caroly-s2.pdf",    "A survey on musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare A survey on musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists Angela Carta, Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Francesca ParmigianiInstitute of Occupational Health, Universitiy of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Stefano Borghesi Institute of Occupational Health, Universitiy of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Valentina BragaSchool of Physiotherapy, Universitiy of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Silvia GaleriDon Gnocchi Foundation, Brescia, Italy , Stefano PorruInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/carta-a.pdf",    "Low back pain and disability in a population of nurses and n...|WA3O Work organization and musculoskeletal disorders Low back pain and disability in a population of nurses and nursing aides performing handling of patients Angela Carta, Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Francesca ParmigianiInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Marcello CampagnaInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Cecilia AriciInstitute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Margherita Caci Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Rita RossatoMedical Direction, Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , Stefano PorruInstitute of Occuaptional Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/carta-a2.pdf",    "Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Thai accountant...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Thai accountants M. Chaikumarn, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand , N. NakphetRangsit University, Pathumtani, Thailand , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/chaikumarn-m.pdf",    "Finding the inactivity threshold to accurately estimate comp...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Finding the inactivity threshold to accurately estimate computer use time with software Che-hsu (Joe) Chang, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, United States , Peter JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle, United States , Jack DennerleinHarvard School of Public Health, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/chang-ch.pdf",    "A validation study of self-report symptoms surveys compared ...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology A validation study of self-report symptoms surveys compared with clinical classification systems Cammie Chaumont Menendez, University of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Ben AmickUniversity of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Ron HarristUniversity of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Cyrus CaroomUniversity of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Michelle RobertsonLiberty Mutual Institute for Research & Safety, Hopkinton, United States , Mark JenkinsRice University Student Health Services, Houston, United States , Fred GerrUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , J Stephen MooreUniversity of Texas A&M School of Rural and Public Health, College Station, United States , Jeff KatzHarvard School of Public Health, Cambridge, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/chaumontmenendez-ca.pdf",    "The importance of including visual symptoms in computing-rel...|WP1P Poster III Interventions The importance of including visual symptoms in computing-related upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms interventions and research Cammie Chaumont Menendez, University of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Ben AmickUniversity of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Ron HarristUniversity of Texas at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Michelle Robertson Liberty Mutual Institute for Research & Safety, Hopkinton, United States , Kelly DeRangoUpJohn Institute, Kalamazoo, United States , Anne MooreYork University, Toronto, Canada , Lianna BazzaniHealth & Work Outcomes, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/chaumontmenendez-cb.pdf",    "Job coach model and workplace-based rehabilitation: biopsych...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace Job coach model and workplace-based rehabilitation: biopsychosocial intervention for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of upper extremity Andy Shu-kei Cheng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Rep. of China , Leung-kim HungThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Rep. of China , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cheng-ask.pdf",    "Design of Iowa study/design of Connecticut study...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Design of Iowa study/design of Connecticut study Martin Cherniack, University of Connecticut Health Center, , United States , A.J. BrammerUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , R. LundstromUniversity Hospital, Umea, Sweden , T. MorseUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , G. NeelyNational Institute for Working Life, Umea, Sweden , T. NilssonSundsvall Hospital, Sundsvall, Sweden , D. PetersonUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , E. ToppilaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , N. WarrenUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , F. GerrUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , D. AntonUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , L. MerlinoUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cherniack-m.pdf",    "Role of reward and control in stress-related musculoskeletal...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Role of reward and control in stress-related musculoskeletal pain: combining two models of job stress Mi-Sun Lee, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South , Ki-Do EumDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South , Domyung PaekDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South , Sung-il ChoDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cho-s.pdf",    "Direct and indirect effects of job insecurity through psycho...|WC1O Why are we discussing mental health at PREMUS? 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International co-morbidity of low back pain and major depressive episode Manuel Cifuentes, Work Environment Department - UMASS Lowell, Lowell, United States , Grace SembajweWork Environment Department - UMASS Lowell, Lowell, United States , SangWoo TakEpidemic Intelligence Service, CDC, Cincinnati, United States , Laura PunnettWork Environment Department - UMASS Lowell, Lowell, United States , David KriebelWork Environment Department - UMASS Lowell, Lowell, United States , R. GoreUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, , United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cifuentes-m.pdf",    "Awareness of social context: a key competency for return-to-...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? Awareness of social context: a key competency for return-to-work facilitators Andrew Clarke, Clarke Brown Associates Ltd., Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/clarke-a.pdf",    "What constitutes effective manual handling training? A syste...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools What constitutes effective manual handling training? A systematic review of the literature Stacy Clemes, Loughborough University, , United Kingdom , Cheryl HaslamLoughborough University, Loughborough , United Kingdom , Roger HaslamLoughborough University, Loughborough , United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/clemes-s.pdf",    "The effects of job rotational on trunk muscle activation...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions The effects of job rotational on trunk muscle activation Caroline Kanne, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Joel CortMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , James PotvinMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cort-j.pdf",    "Practical usage of ergonomic tools and methods during the re...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? Practical usage of ergonomic tools and methods during the rehabilitation of workers with low back disability Katia Costa-Black, Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada , Daniel ImbeauDepartment of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada , Manny HalpernNew York University, New York, United States , Marie-Jose DurandDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Sherbrooke University, Longueuil, Canada , Raymond BarilIRSST, Montreal, Canada , Renee-Louise Franche Institute of Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/costablack-k.pdf",    "Effects of an intensive multimodal rehabilitation and work r...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Effects of an intensive multimodal rehabilitation and work retraining program on psychosocial and postural characteristics of persons with whiplash-associated disorders Julie Cote, McGill University, , Canada , Isabelle PatenaudeDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada , Nancy St-OngeSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada , Petko BaltovSchool of Physical Therapy, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada , Debbie FeldmanSchool of Physical Therapy, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cote-j1.pdf",    "Whole-body adaptations to repetitive motion-induced arm fati...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Whole-body adaptations to repetitive motion-induced arm fatigue Julie Cote, McGill University, , Canada , Jason FullerDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada , Karen LomondDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cote-j3.pdf",    "Analysis of patient handling accidents in wards classified w...|WC2S Manual handling of patients in the European Union Analysis of patient handling accidents in wards classified with MAPO index Teresa Cotrim, FMH Tecnhical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal , Anabela SimoesFMH Tecnhical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal , Fatima RamalhoOccupational Health Dept, S. Jose Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal , Antonio Paes DuarteOccupational Health Dept, S. Jose Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cotrim-t.pdf",    "Ergonomics and epidemiology intervention and evaluation: how...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Ergonomics and epidemiology intervention and evaluation: how do the perspectives differ? Fabien Coutarel, University of Bordeaux 2, , France , S CarolyCRISTO, University of Grenoble, Grenoble, France , Y RoquelaureLEST, University of Angers, Angers, France , F DaniellouDepartment of Ergonomics, IDC ? University of Bordeaux2, , France , A LandryDepartment of Ergonomics, IDC ? University of Bordeaux2, , France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/coutarel-f.pdf",    "Ergonomic screening questionnaire: its value as a proactive ...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Ergonomic screening questionnaire: its value as a proactive tool in the research of ergonomic risk Hudson Couto , ERGO, Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil , Shirley BregunciERGO, Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil , Gustavo Nicolai, Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil , Otacílio Cardoso , Manaus/AM, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/couto-h1.pdf",    "A.O.R. Versus M.O.R.: an index to assess risks and establish...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology A.O.R. Versus M.O.R.: an index to assess risks and establish limits of tolerance in repetitive and cyclic activities Hudson Couto, ERGO, Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil , Paulo Comis, São Paulo/SP, Brazil , Bruno ManoelBOSCH, Campinas/SP, Brazil , Fabrício MoraesBOSCH, Campinas/SP, Brazil , Remi Antonio, Joinville/SC, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/couto-h2.pdf",    "Pain: one word with many meanings for workers during work re...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Pain: one word with many meanings for workers during work rehabilitation Marie-France Coutu, Universite de Sherbrooke , , Canada , Raymond BarilInstitut de Recherche Robert Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité du Travail, Montreal, Canada , Marie-José DurandUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Daniel CôtéUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Annick RouleauUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Geneviève CadieuxUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/coutu-m.pdf",    "Discomfort associated with the immobile standing position re...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Discomfort associated with the immobile standing position related to oxygen index and skin temperature Vanessa Couture, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada , Alain ComtoisUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada , Karen MessingUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/couture-v.pdf",    "Applying near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess muscula...|WA2S Physiological measurement of possible mechanisms for chronic pain in computer workers Applying near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess muscular oxygenation during computer mouse use Albert Crenshaw, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, , Sweden , Marina HeidenCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , Eugene LyskovCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , Mats DjupsjöbackaCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/crenshaw-a.pdf",    "Occupational and personal factors for carpal tunnel syndrome...|TA2O CTS and other upper extremity disorders Occupational and personal factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: a longitudinal study of a large working population F.S. Violante, Occupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , T.J. ArmstrongUniversity of Michigan Center for Ergonomics, Ann Arbor, United States , C. FiorentiniOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , F. GraziosiOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , A. RisiOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , S. VenturiOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , S. CurtiOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , R. BonfiglioliOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , S. MattioliOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/curti-s.pdf",    "Marital status and in-hospital incidence of carpal tunnel sy...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Marital status and in-hospital incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in the general population S. Mattioli, Occupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , A. BaldasseroniEpidemiology Unit, Azienda USL di Firenze, Florence, Italy , S. CurtiOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , A. BenaOccupational Epidemiology Unit, Piedmont Region, Grugliasco, Turin, Italy , G. de GiacomiAgenzia Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari Regionali, Rome, Italy , M. dell'OmoInstitute of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy , P. Fateh-MoghadamEpidemiology Unit, Agenzia Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari Regionali, Provincia Autonoma di Trento, , Italy , C. MelaniEpidemiology Unit, Assessorato alla Sanita e Politiche Sociali, Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, , Italy , G. CampoDipartimento Documentazione, Informazione e Formazione, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Prevention (ISPESL), Rome, Italy , F.S. ViolanteOccupational Medicine Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/curti-s2.pdf",    "Repetitive exposures of stretch-shortening cycles affects mu...|RA1S Musculoskeletal disorders: mechanisms of injury Repetitive exposures of stretch-shortening cycles affects muscle performance differentially with age Robert Cutlip, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, United States , Brent BakerNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, United States , Robert MercerNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, United States , Michael KashonNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, United States , Stephen AlwayWest Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/cutlip-r.pdf",    "Reducing musculoskeletal disorders among dentist operators: ...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Reducing musculoskeletal disorders among dentist operators: an ergonomic intervention approach to improve working conditions Alireza Dehdashti, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Ali KhavaninTarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran , Seyedbagher MortazaviTarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/dehdashti-a.pdf",    "Does the production of Lautrec's pink garlic (France) genera...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Does the production of Lautrec's pink garlic (France) generate repetitive strain injuries? Marc Delanoe, MSA TAL, , France , Aline CatarinaMSA Tarn-Aveyron-Lot, Albi, France , Christelle RenaudyChamber of Agriculture, Albi, France , Christel GuibertErgonomist, Albi, France , Chantal MartyMSA Tarn-Aveyron-Lot, Albi, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/delanoe-m.pdf",    "Reducing the exposure to risk factors: are interventions rea...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Reducing the exposure to risk factors: are interventions really effective and are measurement strategies adequate? Alain Delisle, Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), , Canada , Christian LarivièreInstitut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/delisle-a.pdf",    "Repetitive wrist muscle contraction parameters affecting low...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Repetitive wrist muscle contraction parameters affecting low frequency muscle fatigue S.L. Lehman, Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, United States , K.K. DaoIntegrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, United States , J.T. DennerleinEnvironmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/dennerlein-j.pdf",    "Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms in...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms in call center employees Angelo d'Errico, Epidemiology Unit of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Patrizia CaputoUniversity of Turin, Turin, Italy , Umberto Falcone Documentation Center for Health Promotion of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Lidia FubiniDocumentation Center for Health Promotion of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Luisella Gilardi Documentation Center for Health Promotion of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Carlo MamoEpidemiology Unit of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Alessandro MigliardiEpidemiology Unit of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , Denis Quarta Epidemiology Unit of Piedmont Region, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/derrico-a.pdf",    "Do workers with symptoms have an elevated risk to develop up...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Do workers with symptoms have an elevated risk to develop upper extremity work related musculoskeletal disorders three years later? Alexis Descatha, INSERM U687; AP-HP, Occupational health department, Saint Maurice;Garches, France , Yves RoquelaureLaboratory of Ergonomics and Occupational Health, Angers, France , Bradley EvanoffDivision of General Medical Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, United States , Jean François ChastangINSERM, U687, Saint Maurice, France , Annette LeclercINSERM, U687, Saint Maurice, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/descatha-a.pdf",    "Comparison of current and novel techniques for trunk motion ...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Comparison of current and novel techniques for trunk motion in gait analysis Daniela De Deo, Movement Analysis Laboratory, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy , Alberto LeardiniMovement Analysis Laboratory, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy , Giovanni De VitoUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, Monza, Italy , Claudio BelvedereMovement Analysis Laboratory, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy , Roberto MeroniUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, Monza, Italy , Maria Grazie BenedettiMovement Analysis Laboratory, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/devito-g1.pdf",    "Non-specific LBP movement impairment syndromes classificatio...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Non-specific LBP movement impairment syndromes classification Giovanni De Vito, University of Milano Bicocca, Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, Monza, Italy , Roberto MeroniUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, Monza, Italy , Carlo LanzariniSchool of Physical Therapy?University of Milano Bicocca , Monza, Italy , Guido BarindelliSchool of Physical Therapy?University of Milano Bicocca , Monza, Italy , Gian Cesare Dell Morte, , Italy , Giulio ValagussaSchool of Physical Therapy?University of Milano Bicocca , Monza, Italy , Cesare CerriSchool of Physical Therapy?University of Milano Bicocca , Monza, Italy , Gian Carlo CesanaUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, Monza, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/devito-g2.pdf",    "Development of a RSI risk evaluation tool for computer users...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Development of a RSI risk evaluation tool for computer users Marjolein Douwes, TNO, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Birgitte BlatterTNO, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Kevin TaylorNiche Software Ltd., Christchurch, New Zealand , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/douwes-m.pdf",    "Effects of ship motion on trunk kinematics during various ma...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Effects of ship motion on trunk kinematics during various manual material handling tasks Carolyn Duncan, University of New Brunswick, , , Scott MacKinnonMemorial University of Newfoundland, , Canada , Wayne AlbertUniversity of New Brunswick, , , David AntleMemorial University of Newfoundland, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/duncan-ca.pdf",    "Occurrence of motion induced interruptions while performing ...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies Occurrence of motion induced interruptions while performing common manual materials handling tasks Carolyn Duncan, University of New Brunswick, , , Scott MacKinnonMemorial University of Newfoundland, , Canada , Wayne AlbertUniversity of New Brunswick, , Canada , David AntleMemorial University of Newfoundland, , Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/duncan-ca2.pdf",    "Constructing a rehabilitation program hand by hand clinician...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Constructing a rehabilitation program hand by hand clinician employer and insurance. Is it the answer? Marie-José Durand, CAPRIT and Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/durand-m.pdf",    "Concept of leeway in work rehabilitation...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace Concept of leeway in work rehabilitation Marie-José Durand, CAPRIT and Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Patrick LoiselCAPRIT and Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Nicole VézinaUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , Raymond BarilIRSST, Montréal, Canada , Suzy NgomoCAPRIT, Longueuil, Canada , Marie-Christine RichardCAPRIT, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/durand-m2.pdf",    "Validity of self-reported physical work activities and predi...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Validity of self-reported physical work activities and predictors of over-and under-reporting Ann Marie Dale, Washington University, St. Louis, United States , Alicia JohnsonSt. Louis University, St. Louis, United States , Jaime StricklandWashington University, St. Louis, United States , Bethany TaylorWashington University, St. Louis, United States , Juergen SymanzikUtah State University, Logan, United States , Bradley EvanoffWashington University, St. Louis, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/evanoff-b1.pdf",    "Reliability of hand diagrams for epidemiologic case definiti...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Reliability of hand diagrams for epidemiologic case definition of carpal tunnel syndrome Bradley Evanoff, Washington University, St. Louis, United States , Ann Marie DaleWashington University, St. Louis, United States , Jaime StricklandWashington University, St. Louis, United States , Bethany TaylorWashington University, St. Louis, United States , Juergen SymanzikUtah State University, Logan, United States , Al FranzblauUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/evanoff-b2.pdf",    "Low back injury risk during repositioning of patients in bed...|WB1O Exposures and interventions in healthcare Low back injury risk during repositioning of patients in bed: the influence of task patient weight and disability type Nils Fallentin, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Jorgen SkotteNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fallentin-n.pdf",    "An evaluation of quickdash in measuring disability among wor...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work An evaluation of quickdash in measuring disability among workers with upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms Z. Joyce Fan, SHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Caroline SmithSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Barbara SilversteinSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fan-z1.pdf",    "Work related lateral epicondylitis: quantitative exposure-re...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Work related lateral epicondylitis: quantitative exposure-response relations with force and posture Z. Joyce Fan, SHARP, Washington State Dept of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Barbara SilversteinSHARP, Washington State Dept of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , S BaoSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , DK BonautoSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , NL HowardSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , PO SpielholzSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , CK SmithSHARP, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fan-z2.pdf",    "Whiplash associated disorders in bus drivers...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Whiplash associated disorders in bus drivers David Farrand, Heimdall Occupational Health and Safety Services, Chesterfield, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/farrand-d.pdf",    "Implementing a return-to-work intervention on safe grounds: ...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Implementing a return-to-work intervention on safe grounds: results of a feasibility study in the French healthcare system Jean-Baptiste Fassier, Université de Sherbrooke, Lyon, France , Marie-José DurandUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , Patrick LoiselUniversité de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fassier-j.pdf",    "Trunk velocity predicts recurrent low back disorders...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes Trunk velocity predicts recurrent low back disorders Sue Ferguson, The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , William MarrasThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Deborah BurrUniveristy of Florida, Gainesville, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ferguson-s.pdf",    "Evaluation of and preventive actions for the psychosocial fa...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Evaluation of and preventive actions for the psychosocial factors in a public kindergarten and primary school Bárbara Arellano Fernández, Centre de Salut de la columna Vertebral, Barcelona, Spain , Ainhoa ArangurenCentre de Salut de la columna Vertebral, Barcelona, Spain , Eva SanzCentre de Salut de la columna Vertebral, Barcelona, Spain , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fernandez-b1.pdf",    "Integrating ergonomics and job accommodation in disability c...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? Integrating ergonomics and job accommodation in disability case management: experience in the iCM study Michael Feuerstein, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, , United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/feuerstein-m.pdf",    "Understanding the requirements of sign language interpreting...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Understanding the requirements of sign language interpreting: an examination of occupational health and job demand Steven Fischer, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Kathryn WoodcockRyerson University, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fischer-s.pdf",    "Effects of low-load repetitive work on sensitizing substance...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? Effects of low-load repetitive work on sensitizing substances and metabolism in the trapezius muscle of female pain subjects and controls -determined with microdialysis and near infrared spectroscopy Gerd Flodgren, University of Gävle, , Sweden , Albert CrenshawCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Gävle, Umeå, Sweden , Fredrik HellströmCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Gävle, Umeå, Sweden , Martin FahlströmRehabilitation Medicine, University of Umeå , Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/flodgren-g.pdf",    "Motor-unit recruitment in the trapezius muscle during occupa...|TB2S The Cinderella Hypothesis revisited: consequences for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Motor-unit recruitment in the trapezius muscle during occupationally relevant short and prolonged conditions M. Forsman, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden , S. ThornVolvo Technology Corporation, , Sweden , L. SandsjöGöteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/forsman-f.pdf",    "Are there any differences between the expected outcomes of p...|WC2S Manual handling of patients in the European Union Are there any differences between the expected outcomes of patient handling interventions between health care and social care M. Fray, Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety Research Unit, Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , S.M. HignettHealthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety Research Unit, Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/fray-m.pdf",    "Risk factors for pain related and general absence taking in ...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes Risk factors for pain related and general absence taking in industry and service sector work Poul Frost, Århus University Hospital, , Denmark , Jens Peder HaahrDepartment of occuptional medicine, Herning Hospital, Herning, Denmark , Johan Hviid AndersenDepartment of occuptional medicine, Herning Hospital, Herning, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/frost-p.pdf",    "Race/ethnicity- and gender-based disparities in injury rates...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance Race/ethnicity- and gender-based disparities in injury rates among U.S. hotel workers John Halpin, Univ Ill Sch Pub Health, Chicago, United States , Susan BuchananUniv Ill Sch Pub Health, Chicago, United States , Peter OrrisUniv Ill Sch Pub Health, Chicago, United States , Eric FruminUNITE HERE, New York, United States , Joan MoriartyUNITE HERE, New York, United States , Pamela VossenasUNITE HERE, New York, United States , Niklas KrauseUniv Calif School Medicine, San Francisco, United States , Laura PunnettUniv Mass Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/frumin-e.pdf",    "Biomechanical solution for low back ache associated with sit...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Biomechanical solution for low back ache associated with sitting jobs Ajiesh George, St Stephen's Hospital, New Delhi, India , Balu SankaranSt Stephen's Hospital, New Delhi, India , Amruta RanadeIndian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India , Lalit DasIndian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/george-a.pdf",    "Cigarette smoking and low back pain...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Cigarette smoking and low back pain Mostafa Ghaffari, Uppsala University, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala, Sweden , Akbar AlipourUppsala University, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala, Sweden , Eva VingardUppsala University, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ghaffari-m.pdf",    "New parameter identified as important contributor to shoulde...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics New parameter identified as important contributor to shoulder strength Krystyna Gielo-Perczak, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , Simon MatzLiberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gieloperczak-k.pdf",    "Effect of occupational activities on symptoms and work abili...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Effect of occupational activities on symptoms and work ability in workers returning from long sick-leaves Helenice Gil Coury, Federal University of Sao Carlos, , Brazil , Michele AlemFederal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , Jerusa SouzaFederal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , Cassia WatanabeFederal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , Paula YazbeckFederal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gil-coury-h1.pdf",    "Accuracy properties of flexible goniometer...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Accuracy properties of flexible goniometer Tatiana Sato, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , Helenice CouryFederal University of São Carlos, São Carlos SP, Brazil , Gert-Ake HanssonUniversity Hospital, Lund, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gil-coury-h2.pdf",    "Prevention of the back pain at the workplace...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Prevention of the back pain at the workplace Sylva Gilbertová, , , , Dasa Pavlu, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gilbertova-s.pdf",    "Ergonomic work analysis and musculoskeletal disorders in coo...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Ergonomic work analysis and musculoskeletal disorders in cooks at the kitchen of a public hospital located in São Paulo Brazil Debora Miriam Raab Glina, School of Medicine, LIM 40, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil , Mitsue IsosakiInCor, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil , Laerte SaleraInCor, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil , Lys Esther Rocha School of Medicine, LIM 40, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/glina-d.pdf",    "Functional data analysis demonstrates variance in cumulative...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Functional data analysis demonstrates variance in cumulative joint load over time Alison Godwin, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada , Joan StevensonQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Glen TakaharaQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , M AgnewQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/godwin-a.pdf",    "Skin temperature and muscle relative blood volume in the han...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? Skin temperature and muscle relative blood volume in the hand: are they correlated? Judith Gold, Temple University, Philadelphia, United States , Alexandra HanlonTemple University, Philadelphia, United States , Babs SollerUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, United States , Martin CherniackUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gold-j.pdf",    "Short-term stability of self-reported pain intensity and rel...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Short-term stability of self-reported pain intensity and related disability in subjects suffering from low back pain Vincent Gouttebarge, Academic Medical Center, , Netherlands , Haije WindCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paul KuijerCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Judith SluiterCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gouttebarge-v1.pdf",    "Selection of functional capacity evaluation tests in patient...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Selection of functional capacity evaluation tests in patients with musculoskeletal complaints: a conceptual framework Vincent Gouttebarge, Academic Medical Center, , Netherlands , Haije WindCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paul KuijerCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, , Judith SluiterCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gouttebarge-v2.pdf",    "Nerve movement mechanosensitivity and sensory function in pa...|WA2S Physiological measurement of possible mechanisms for chronic pain in computer workers Nerve movement mechanosensitivity and sensory function in patients with non-specific arm pain Jane Greening, University College London, London, United Kingdom , Andrew DilleyUniversity College London, London, United Kingdom , Bruce LynnUniversity College London, London, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/greening-j.pdf",    "Obstacles to collecting data for an individual participant m...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Obstacles to collecting data for an individual participant meta-analysis of workplace factors and low back pain Lauren E. Griffith, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Harry S. ShannonMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Stephen D. WalterMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Donald C. ColeUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Sheilah Hogg-JohnsonInstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Richard P. WellsUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/griffith-l1.pdf",    "Mechanical exposure information available in studies assessi...|TC2O Epidemiology of back disorders Mechanical exposure information available in studies assessing the relationship between workplace factors and low back pain Lauren E. Griffith, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Richard P. WellsUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Harry S. ShannonMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Stephen D. WalterMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Donald C. ColeUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Sheilah Hogg-JohnsonInstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/griffith-l2.pdf",    "The influence of work-related exposures on the prognosis of ...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology The influence of work-related exposures on the prognosis of neck/shoulder pain W.J.A. Grooten, Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , M. MulderCenter of Public Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , M. Josephson Department of Medical Sciences, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Uppsala Univerisity, Uppsala, Sweden , L. AlfredssonInstitute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , C. WiktorinDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/grooten-w1.pdf",    "The effect of ergonomic intervention on neck/shoulder and lo...|WP1P Poster III Interventions The effect of ergonomic intervention on neck/shoulder and low back pain W.J.A. Grooten, Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , M. MulderCenter of Public Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , C. WiktorinDepartment of Public Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/grooten-w2.pdf",    "The influence of a continuum of care model on the rehabilita...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace The influence of a continuum of care model on the rehabilitation of claimants with soft tissue injury Brian Stephens, Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gross-d.pdf",    "Physical exposure during mobile phone use - young adults wit...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Physical exposure during mobile phone use - young adults with and without musculoskeletal symptoms Ewa Gustafsson, Göteborg University, , Sweden , Peter JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle WA, United States , Mats HagbergGöteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/gustafsson-e.pdf",    "An observatory of work-related diseases in the Pays de la Lo...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance An observatory of work-related diseases in the Pays de la Loire region Catherine Ha, French Institute for Public Health Surveillance, Saint-Maurice, France , Annie TouranchetMinistry of Labour, Nantes, France , Mélanie PubertFrench Institute for Public Health Surveillance, Saint-Maurice, France , Yves RoquelaureUniversity of Angers, Angers, France , Marcel GoldbergFrench Institute for Public Health Surveillance, Saint-Maurice, France , Ellen ImbernonFrench Institute for Public Health Surveillance, Saint-Maurice, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ha-c.pdf",    "Evaluation of trapezius using proteomic methods...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? Evaluation of trapezius using proteomic methods Jenny Hadrevi, Centre for musculoskeletal research/Integrative medical biology section for anatomy, Umeå, Sweden , Fredrik Hellström Centre for musculoskeletal research, Umeå, Sweden , Christer MalmIntegrative medical biology section for anatomy, Umeå, Sweden , Lars FrängsmyrIntegrative medical biology section for anatomy, Umeå, Sweden , Fatima Pedrosa-DomellöfIntegrative medical biology section for anatomy, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hadrevi-j.pdf",    "Is relaxation ability and perceived muscular tension related...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Is relaxation ability and perceived muscular tension related to trapezius muscle activity in breaks during a whole working day? Liv Berit Hæg, National Institute of Occupational Health, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway , Therese Nordberg HanvoldNational Institute of Occupational Health, University of Oslo, Norway;, Oslo, Norway , Morten WærstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway , Kaj Bo VeierstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/haeg-lb.pdf",    "Incidence of self-reported reduced productivity due to muscu...|WC1O Why are we discussing mental health at PREMUS? Incidence of self-reported reduced productivity due to musculoskeletal symptoms is predicted by symptoms of depression stress and sleep disturbances Mats Hagberg, Occupational and Environmetal Medicine, Göteborg, Sweden , Ewa Wigaeus TornqvistOccupational and Environmetal Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden , Allan ToomingasOccupational and Environmetal Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hagberg-m.pdf",    "Differences in accumulated EMG-gap time between truck driver...|MC1S The use of myofeedback in prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders Differences in accumulated EMG-gap time between truck drivers with and without shoulder/neck disorders Göran Hägg, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, , Sweden , Britta PetterssonBrukshälsan, Söderfors, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hagg-g1.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal disorders in cleaning ? 17 cleaners? views o...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Musculoskeletal disorders in cleaning ? 17 cleaners? views on own musculoskeletal injury claims Göran Hägg, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, , Sweden , Ann-Beth AntonssonIVL-Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Stockholm, Sweden , Lisa SchmidtIVL-Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Stockholm, Sweden , Christina HolmefalkSwedish Cleaning Technology Association, Borås, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hagg-g2.pdf",    "Does musculoskeletal discomfort at work predict future muscu...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes Does musculoskeletal discomfort at work predict future musculoskeletal symptoms? Heleen Hamberg-van Reenen, VU University Medical Center, , Netherlands , A van der BeekVU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , B BlatterTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , M van der GrintenTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , W van MechelenVU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , P BongersTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hamberg-h.pdf",    "Physical workload on wrist and forearm in various types of w...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Physical workload on wrist and forearm in various types of work Gert Hansson, Dept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Istvan BaloghDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Kerstina OhlssonDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Lothy GranqvistDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Catarina NordanderDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Inger ArvidssonDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Ingrid ÅkessonDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Jeannette UngeDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Ralf RittnerDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , S SkerfvingDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , Ulf StrömbergDept. Occup. Environ. Med., Lund, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hansson-g.pdf",    "Self-reported mechanical exposure and neck shoulder and uppe...|MB1O MSDs in children and adolescents Self-reported mechanical exposure and neck shoulder and upper back pain in a prospective cohort of technical school students Therese Nordberg Hanvold, National Institute of Occupational Health, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway , Liv Berit HægNational Institute of Occupational Health, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway , Morten WærstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway , Kaj Bo VeierstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hanvold-t.pdf",    "Ergonomic evaluation of an alternative tool for cake decorat...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Ergonomic evaluation of an alternative tool for cake decorating Carisa Harris, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, United States , Bingyune ChenUC Berkeley, Berkeley, United States , Ira JanowitzUC San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , David RempelUC San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/harris-c.pdf",    "Influences of physical loads on the musculoskeletal system o...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Influences of physical loads on the musculoskeletal system of construction workers Bernd Hartmann, BG der Bauwirtschaft, Hamburg, Germany , Dirk SeidelBG der Bauwirtschaft, Hannover, Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hartmann-b1.pdf",    "Ergonomic information platform at musculo-skeletal loads in ...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Ergonomic information platform at musculo-skeletal loads in the construction industry Bernd Hartmann, BG der Bauwirtschaft, Hamburg, Germany , Sonja GütschowBG der Bauwirtschaft, Hamburg, Germany , Friedrich DillBG der Bauwirtschaft, Böblingen, Germany , Joachim HanseBG der Bauwirtschaft, Hamburg, Germany , Rolf Mueller-BerningerBG der Bauwirtschaft, Hamburg, Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hartmann-b2.pdf",    "Ergonomic program for the rehabilitation at musculo-skeletal...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Ergonomic program for the rehabilitation at musculo-skeletal disorders RehaBau Bernd Hartmann, BG der Bauwirtschaft, , Germany , Joachim HanseBG der Bauwirtschaft, , Germany , Andrea HauckBG der Bauwirtschaft, , Germany , Ralf TrierweilerBG der Bauwirtschaft, , Germany , Johannes von BodmanRehabilitationsklinik Bad Bramstedt, , Germany , Joachim JosenhansRehabilitationsklinik Bad Bramstedt, , Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hartmann-b3.pdf",    "A comparison between discriminant analysis and artificial ne...|TB1O Exposure assessment: methods and tools A comparison between discriminant analysis and artificial neural network techniques for lift index classification Faisal Hasan, Z H College of Eng. & Tech., AMU, , India , Mohammad AsjadZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , Syed Imran ShafiqZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , Omar FarooqZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hasan-f.pdf",    "A staged approach to reducing musculoskeletal disorders in t...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods A staged approach to reducing musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace: a long term follow-up Cheryl Haslam, Loughborough Unversity, Leicestershire, United Kingdom , Kate ShawLoughborough Unversity, Leicestershire, United Kingdom , Zara WhysallLoughborough Unversity, Leicestershire, United Kingdom , Roger HaslamLoughborough Unversity, Leicestershire, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/haslam-c.pdf",    "Cost-effectiveness of physical training for self-employed pe...|RA2S Physical activity programmes in the secondary prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Cost-effectiveness of physical training for self-employed persons with musculoskeletal disorders: preliminary results Judith Heinrich, TNO, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Birgitte BlatterTNO and Body@Work, Research Center Physical Activity, Work and Health TNO VUmc, Hoofddorp and Amsterdam, Netherlands , Han AnemaDepartment of Social Medicine, Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paulien BongersTNO and Body@Work, Research Center Physical Activity, Work and Health TNO VUmc, Hoofddorp and Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/heinrich-j.pdf",    "Preventive ergonomic strategies demonstrate substantial cost...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders Preventive ergonomic strategies demonstrate substantial cost benefit for small to mid-size employers Alison Heller-Ono, Worksite International, Monterey, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/heller-ono-a.pdf",    "Visualising receptors of pain producing substances in muscle...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? 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SandsjöNational Institute for Working Life, Göteborg, Sweden , G.E. VoermanRoessingh R&D, Enschede, Netherlands , M.M.R. Voellenbroek-HuttenRoessingh R&D, Enschede, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hermens-h.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal risk factors in abattoir laborers. The case ...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Musculoskeletal risk factors in abattoir laborers. The case of Celaya, Mexico Juan Luis Hernandez-Arellano, Instituto Tecnologico de Celaya, Celaya, Mexico , J. Nieves Serratos-PerezInstituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, , Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , Jorge Luis Garcia-AlcarazInstituto Tecnologico de Celaya, Celaya, Mexico , M. Carmen Negrete-GarciaFacultad de Medicina, , Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hernandez-j.pdf",    "Providing a safer experience of manual handling in the baria...|WC2S Manual handling of patients in the European Union Providing a safer experience of manual handling in the bariatric patient journey Sue Hignett, Loughborough University, , United Kingdom , P GriffithsLoughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , S ChipchaseLoughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , A TetleyLoughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hignett-s.pdf",    "Health status and working conditions among caregivers and nu...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Health status and working conditions among caregivers and nurses coworking in elderly-care facilities Shuichi Hiruta, Nagoya University, , Japan , Midori ShimaokaNagoya University, Nagoya, Japan , Asami TatsumiHamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan , Yuichiro OnoFujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan , Toshihiko ImaedaFujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan , Tadayuki IidaFujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan , Fumiko HoriChubu University, Kasugai, Japan , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/hiruta-s.pdf",    "Gender differences in perceived general tension...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Gender differences in perceived general tension Kari Anne Holte , International Research Institiute of Stavanger, Norway , Norway , Stein KnardahlNational Institute of Occupational Health, Norway , Norway , Bjørn Lau National Institute of Occupoational Health, Norway , Norway , Aslaug MikkelsenUniversity of Stavanger, Norway , Norway , Åslaug Rennesund University of Stavanger, Norway , Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/holte-k1.pdf",    "The immediate superiors experiences with job replacement as ...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work The immediate superiors experiences with job replacement as an intervention for return to work for employees on long term sick leave Kari Anne Holte , International Reserach Institute of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/holte-k2.pdf",    "Equal task, equal exposure? 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Jensen, Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark , Ida R. KragDepartment of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lars BroneéDepartment of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/jensen-b.pdf",    "A cross-sectional study of the relation between symptoms and...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology A cross-sectional study of the relation between symptoms and physical findings in computer operators Jørgen Jepsen, Sydvestjysk Sygehus Esbjerg, , Denmark , Gert ThomsenDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Sydvestjysk Sygehus Esbjerg, Esbjerg, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/jepsen-j.pdf",    "Combined whole-body vibration exposure and postural movement...|RA3O Construction and heavy vehicle operation Combined whole-body vibration exposure and postural movement assessment of locomotive operators Eckardt Johanning, Occupational and Environmental Life Science, Albany, United States , Paul Landsbergis Mout Sinai School of Medicine, New York, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/johanning-e.pdf",    "Longitudinal exposure assessments of low back posture in fiv...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Longitudinal exposure assessments of low back posture in five heavy industries in British Columbia Peter Johnson, University Of Washington, Seattle, United States , Jim PlogerUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, United States , Catherine TraskUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Judy VillageUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Yat ChowUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Meike KoehoornUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Kay TeschkeUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/johnson-p1.pdf",    "Computer input devices: gender and stature based difference ...|MA1S Gendered exposures and their consequences Computer input devices: gender and stature based difference in exposure Peter Johnson, University of Washington, Seattle, United States , Jack DennerleinHarvard University, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/johnson-p2.pdf",    "How fast does a computer monitoring program need to run to a...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment How fast does a computer monitoring program need to run to accurately capture keystroke durations? Sashidharan Komandur, University of Washington, Seattle, United States , Peter JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle, United States , Che-Hsu ChangHarvard University, Boston, United States , Jack DennerleinHarvard University, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/johnson-p3.pdf",    "The relationship between job engagement and work-related mus...|WC1O Why are we discussing mental health at PREMUS? 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Karlqvist, National Institute for Working Life, Östersund, Sweden , A. TyrkköNational Institute for Working Life, Östersund, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/karlqvist-l.pdf",    "Inflammatory mechanisms in musculoskeletal disorders...|WC3S Inflammatory factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders Inflammatory mechanisms in musculoskeletal disorders Jaro Karppinen, Musculoskeletal Centre, Finnish Insitute of Occupational Health, , Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/karppinen-j.pdf",    "Factors associated with falls in apprentice carpenters...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Factors associated with falls in apprentice carpenters Vicki Kaskutas, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO, United States , Ann Marie DaleWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO, United States , Hester LipscombDuke University, Durham NC, United States , John GaalCarpenters District Council, St. Louis MO, United States , Mark FuchsCarpenters District Council, St. Louis MO, United States , Bradley EvanoffWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/kaskutas-v.pdf",    "Low back loading in nursing: patterns and cumulative loads...|WB1O Exposures and interventions in healthcare Low back loading in nursing: patterns and cumulative loads Joanne Hodder, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Mike HolmesMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Peter KeirMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/keir-p.pdf",    "Effect of whole body posture and hammer length on discomfort...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Effect of whole body posture and hammer length on discomfort score Mohd Shakeb, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India , Abid KhanAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India , Mohd MuzammilAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India , Faisal HasanAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/khan-a.pdf",    "Identification of tasks with musculoskeletal disorder risk i...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Identification of tasks with musculoskeletal disorder risk in Korean wholesale/retail establishments H.H. Kim, Gwangju Regional Headquarter, KOSHA, Gwangju, Korea, South , J.K. ParkOccupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA, Incheon, Korea, South , K.W. KimDaejeon Local Office, KOSHA, Daejeon, Korea, South , S.K. KangDepartment of Occupational Health, KOSHA Headquarter, Incheon, Korea, South , S.H. ChoGwangju Regional Headquarter, KOSHA, Gwangju, Korea, South , J.H. KimDepartment of Occupational Health, KOSHA Headquarter, Incheon, Korea, South , M.H. ChoDepartment of Occupational Health, KOSHA Headquarter, Incheon, Korea, South , W. KimDepartment of Occupational Health, KOSHA Headquarter, Incheon, Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/kim-h.pdf",    "Dose-response relationships between upper limb musculoskelet...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions Dose-response relationships between upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors ? a prospective cohort study Youngki Kim, Dong-A University Hospital, , Korea, South , Dongmug KangPusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan, Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/kim-y.pdf",    "Does sitting on an exercise ball rather than an office chair...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions Does sitting on an exercise ball rather than an office chair reduce static loading of the back and shoulder? 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Paul Kuijer, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Gert FaberFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Henk Van der MolenArbouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Romy LoosCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Jaap Van DieënFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/kuijer-p.pdf",    "Changes in manual handling across job titles before and afte...|WB1O Exposures and interventions in healthcare Changes in manual handling across job titles before and after the introduction of a no-lift program in nursing homes Alicia Kurowski, University of Massachusetts Lowell, , United States , Jon BoyerUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Scott FulmerUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/kurowski-a.pdf",    "Comparison of performance and exertion using mouse and pen f...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions Comparison of performance and exertion using mouse and pen for an aiming task Thomas Läubli, Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland , Lisa Künzi Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/laeubli-t1.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal pain and stress in the Swiss working populat...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Musculoskeletal pain and stress in the Swiss working population: results from the fourth European working conditions survey Maggie Graf, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Zurich, Switzerland , Ralph KriegerState Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Zurich, Switzerland , Thomas LäubliState Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Zurich, Switzerland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/laeubli-t2.pdf",    "Evaluation of workplace interventions to reduce low back pai...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders Evaluation of workplace interventions to reduce low back pain and MSDs Supriya Lahiri, University of Massachusetts Lowell, , United States , Judith GoldTemple University, Philadelphia, United States , Charles LevensteinUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lahiri-s.pdf",    "Multidisciplinary outpatient care for low back pain: a rando...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace Multidisciplinary outpatient care for low back pain: a randomized controlled trial and cost-effectiveness evaluation Ludeke Lambeek, EMGO Institute, , Netherlands , J.R. AnemaEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , B.J. RoyenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , P. BuijsTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , P.I.J.M. WuismanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , W. van MechelenEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lambeek-l.pdf",    "Extended work hours and musculoskeletal disorders among heal...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance Extended work hours and musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers: an analysis of medical insurance claim data Paul Landsbergis, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, United States , Karen GurnitzMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, United States , Jonathan DropkinMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/landsbergis-p1.pdf",    "Extended work hours and musculoskeletal disorders among heal...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Extended work hours and musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers: a case-control study Rudi Hiebert, New York Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York NY, United States , Karen GurnitzMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York NY, United States , Paul LandsbergisMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York NY, United States , Jonathan DropkinMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York NY, United States , Mohammed AdamuMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/landsbergis-p2.pdf",    "The use of high resolution ultrasonography to explore median...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics The use of high resolution ultrasonography to explore median nerve biomechanics during functional hand activity Alyson Langley, University of Nottingham, nottingham, United Kingdom , Christine HaslegraveUniversity of Nottingham, nottingham, United Kingdom , Donal McNallyUniversity of Nottingham, nottingham, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/langley-a.pdf",    "Trapezius muscle interstitial changes in myalgic and non mya...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? Trapezius muscle interstitial changes in myalgic and non myalgic women during eight hours of repetitive manual work Britt Larsson, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience and Locomotion, Linköping University , Linköping, Sweden , Lars Rosendal Cyncron A/S, Clinical Operations, Birkeröd, Denmark , Jesper KristiansenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Gisela SjøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Karen SogaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Björn GerdleDivision of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience and Locomotion, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden, Linköping, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/larsson-b.pdf",    "Parallax effects on estimating wrist posture: what are we re...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Parallax effects on estimating wrist posture: what are we really seeing? Michael Lau, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , Thomas ArmstrongUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lau-m.pdf",    "Quantifying load moment exposure in distribution center work...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Quantifying load moment exposure in distribution center work Steven Lavender, The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , William MarrasThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Sue FergusonThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Riley SplittstoesserThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Gang YangThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Peter SchaboThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lavender-s.pdf",    "Low back pain in the general population in France associatio...|TC2O Epidemiology of back disorders Low back pain in the general population in France associations with occupational exposure socio-economic position in adulthood and level of education Annette Leclerc, U687 INSERM, St-Maurice, France , Julie GourmelenU687 INSERM, St-Maurice, France , Jean-François ChastangU687 INSERM, St-Maurice, France , Jean-Louis LanoeU687 INSERM, St-Maurice, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/leclerc-a.pdf",    "Effect of keyboard keyswitch design on finger muscle activit...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions Effect of keyboard keyswitch design on finger muscle activity during tapping on isolated keyswitches David Lee, Harvard University, School of Public Health, Boston MA, United States , Poling KuoHarvard University, School of Engineering, Cambridge MA, United States , Devin JindrichArizona State University, Tempe AZ, United States , Jack DennerleinHarvard University, School of Public Health, Boston MA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lee-d.pdf",    "Gendered working and living conditions and their association...|MA1S Gendered exposures and their consequences Gendered working and living conditions and their associations with persistent neck/shoulder and low back disorders Ola Leijon, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Per LindbergKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Malin JosephsonUppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden , Christina WiktorinKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/leijon-o1.pdf",    "Target groups for prevention of neck/shoulder and low back d...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Target groups for prevention of neck/shoulder and low back disorders: an exploratory cluster analysis of working and living conditions Ola Leijon, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Annika HärenstamNational Institute for Working Life, Stockholm, Sweden , Kerstin WaldenströmKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Magnus AlderlingStockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , Eva VingårdUppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/leijon-o2.pdf",    "An intervention aiming to improve working technique reduce e...|MB1O MSDs in children and adolescents An intervention aiming to improve working technique reduce exertion and pain among young computer users with neck and upper extremity symptoms?--a randomized controlled study Agneta Lindegård Andersson, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, , Sweden , E GustafssonGöteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , E EkmanGöteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , J WahlströmUmeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lindegard-a.pdf",    "Work and health disparities: challenges in studying vulnerab...|Plenary Work and health disparities: challenges in studying vulnerable workers Hester Lipscomb, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lipscomb-h.pdf",    "Expected and empirical efficiency of different measurement a...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability Expected and empirical efficiency of different measurement allocation strategies for estimating upper arm elevation among car mechanics Per Liv, University of Gävle, , Sweden , Svend Erik MathiassenUniversity of Gävle, Umeå, Sweden , Joel SundbergUniversity of Gävle, Umeå, Sweden , Susanne Wulff SvendsenAarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/liv-p.pdf",    "Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis of a disability...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis of a disability prevention model for back pain management: a six year follow-up study Patrick Loisel, CAPRIT and Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/loisel-p1.pdf",    "Competencies for RTW effectiveness: lessons from the previca...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? Competencies for RTW effectiveness: lessons from the previcap program Patrick Loisel, CAPRIT and Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/loisel-p2.pdf",    "Estimation of the acquisition time for obtaining the profile...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Estimation of the acquisition time for obtaining the profile of muscular load using the APDF function Pedro Varela, de Telecomunicações, IST, Lisbon, Portugal , Andre Lourencode Telecomunicações, ISEL, Lisbon, Portugal , Ana Fredde Telecomunicações, IST, Lisbon, Portugal , Antonio VelosoFaculdade de Motricidade Humana, Lisbon, Portugal , Fatima CarnideFaculdade de Motricidade Humana, Lisbon, Portugal , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lourenco-a.pdf",    "Accuracy and reliability of human postural simulation for as...|TB1O Exposure assessment: methods and tools Accuracy and reliability of human postural simulation for assessing physical risk factors associated with low back disorders Ming-Lun Lu, CDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, United States , Thomas WatersCDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, United States , Laurie PiacitelliCDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, United States , Dwight WerrenCDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lu-m.pdf",    "Longitudinal survey in Sweden of whole-body vibration expose...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Longitudinal survey in Sweden of whole-body vibration exposed workers Ronnie Lundström, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Informatics, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden , Tohr NilssonDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden , Anna EkmanDepartment of Occupational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden , Andreas JonssonDepartment of Occupational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden , Mats HagbergDepartment of Occupational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden , Lage BurströmNational Institute for Working Life, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lundstrom-r.pdf",    "Work organization and risk factors for musculoskeletal disor...|Plenary Work organization and risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders Leslie MacDonald, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, United States , Annika HärenstamGöteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , Nick WarrenUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/macdonald-l.pdf",    "Effect of foot-movement strategies on torso kinematics durin...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies Effect of foot-movement strategies on torso kinematics during simulated load manipulation trials Scott MacKinnon, Memorial University of Newfoundland, , Canada , David AntleMemorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mackinnon-s.pdf",    "The spatial mechanomyographic activation of paraspinal muscl...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics The spatial mechanomyographic activation of paraspinal muscles is heterogeneous during sustained contractions Pascal Madeleine, Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Dept. of Health Science and Technology, Aalboorg University, Aalborg, Denmark , Kylie TukerSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Queensland University, Brisbane, Adelaide, Australia , Dario FarinaCenter for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Dept. of Health Science and Technology, Aalboorg University, Aalborg, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/madeleine-p1.pdf",    "Biofeedback ? when and how? Parameters to setup for an effec...|MC1S The use of myofeedback in prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders Biofeedback ? when and how? Parameters to setup for an effective biofeedback Pascal Madeleine, Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Dept. of Health Science and Technology, Aalboorg University, Aalborg, Denmark , Afshin SamaniCenter for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Dept. of Health Science and Technology, Aalboorg University, Aalborg, Democratic Republic of Congo , Karen SøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/madeleine-p2.pdf",    "Determinants of long duration sickness absence after an occu...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues Determinants of long duration sickness absence after an occupational back injury in the Belgian working population Philippe Mairiaux, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium , Deogratias MazinaUniversity of Liège, Liège, Belgium , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mairiaux-p1.pdf",    "The Belgian guidelines for management of low back pain in oc...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work The Belgian guidelines for management of low back pain in occupational health Philippe Mairiaux, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium , Deogratias MazinaUniversity of Liège, Liège, Belgium , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mairiaux-p2.pdf",    "A nation-wide project for early rehabilitation of low back p...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace A nation-wide project for early rehabilitation of low back pain workers: an implementation study Philippe Mairiaux, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium , Guido CreytensFonds voor Beroepsziekten, Brussels, Belgium , Dirk DelaruelleMENSURA prevention service, Brussels, Belgium , Olivier PootFonds des Maladies Professionnelles, Brussels, Belgium , Patrick StraussFonds des Maladies Professionnelles, Brussels, Belgium , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mairiaux-p3.pdf",    "Follow up of the evolution of seasonal workers? pain and mus...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions Follow up of the evolution of seasonal workers? pain and musculoskeletal symptoms in the snow crab processing industry Marie-Eve Major, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , Nicole VezinaUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/major-m.pdf",    "Workplace bullying, post-traumatic stress disorder and neck/...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Workplace bullying, post-traumatic stress disorder and neck/shoulder and arm pain among seafarers Vilija Malinauskiene, Institute of Cardiology of Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania , Inga JonutyteKaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/malinauskiene-v1.pdf",    "Associations between school bullying and back pain...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Associations between school bullying and back pain Vilija Malinauskiene, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/malinauskiene-v2.pdf",    "A biomechanical analysis of push and pull induced spine load...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies A biomechanical analysis of push and pull induced spine loads William Marras, The Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , Greg KnapikThe Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , Josue GabrielThe Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/marras-w1.pdf",    "Low back pain recurrence in occupational environments...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Low back pain recurrence in occupational environments William Marras, The Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , Sue FergusonThe Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , Deborah BurrThe Ohio State Unviersity, Columbus, United States , Pete SchaboThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/marras-w2.pdf",    "Randomized controlled trial on early part-time sick-leave in...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions Randomized controlled trial on early part-time sick-leave in musculoskeletal disorders - design and feasibility Kari-Pekka Martimo, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Leena Kaila-KangasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Esa-Pekka TakalaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Ritva KetolaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Ritva LuukkonenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Hilkka RiihimäkiFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Jaro KarppinenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Rahman ShiriFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/martimo-k.pdf",    "Effect of fatigue on muscle elasticity in the human forearm ...|MA2O Muscle and injury physiology Effect of fatigue on muscle elasticity in the human forearm using ultrasound strain imaging Russell Witte, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , Kang KimUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , Bernard MartinUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , Matthew O'DonnellUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/martin-b.pdf",    "Surveillance of overexertion injuries due to work in the fie...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance Surveillance of overexertion injuries due to work in the fields of Vietnam - the effect of exposure time on incidence rate calculations Helen Marucci Wellman, University of Mass. Lowell, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Lowell, United States , D.K. KriebelUniversity of Mass. Lowell, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Lowell, United States , T.T. BinhNational Institute of Occupational & Environmental Health, , Vietnam , N.B. DiepNational Institute of Occupational & Environmental Health, , Vietnam , D.H. WegmanUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Leamon, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/marucciwellman-h.pdf",    "A two-stage bootstrap procedure for examining the ability of...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability A two-stage bootstrap procedure for examining the ability of exposure samples to determine whether a group mean exposure exceeds a threshold Svend Erik Mathiassen, University of Gavle, Umea, Sweden , Joel SundbergUniversity of Gavle, Umea, Sweden , Per LivUniversity of Gavle, Umea, Sweden , Susanne Wulff SvendsenAarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mathiassen-s.pdf",    "The effectiveness of working rests in different hand grips w...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools The effectiveness of working rests in different hand grips with implications for job rotation Kristen McFall, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Richard WellsUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mcfall-k.pdf",    "Motor unit potential morphology and firing rate changes in p...|WA2S Physiological measurement of possible mechanisms for chronic pain in computer workers Motor unit potential morphology and firing rate changes in patients with repetitive strain injury of the wrist extensor muscles Linda McLean, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada , Kristina CalderQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Daniel StashukUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mclean-l.pdf",    "Stakeholder views on rights responsibilities and accountabil...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Stakeholder views on rights responsibilities and accountability in vocational rehabilitation Kathryn McPherson, Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mcpherson-k.pdf",    "Low back pain among university medical doctors...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Low back pain among university medical doctors Semira Mehralizadeh, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, , Iran , Alireza DehdashtiSemnan University of Medical Sciences, , Iran , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/mehralizadeh-s.pdf",    "The effectiveness of a vibrating mouse on the reduction of c...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools The effectiveness of a vibrating mouse on the reduction of computer-related risk factors Eline Meijer, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Judith SluiterCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/meijer-e.pdf",    "A new method to estimate myoelectric manifestation of muscle...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies A new method to estimate myoelectric manifestation of muscle fatigue Luca Mesin, LISiN - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy , Corrado CesconLISiN - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy , Marco GazzoniLISiN - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy , Roberto MerlettiLISiN - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy , Alberto RainoldiSUISM - Università di Torino; LISiN - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/merletti-r.pdf",    "Lessons from analyses of MSDs among respondents to the 1998 ...|MA1S Gendered exposures and their consequences Lessons from analyses of MSDs among respondents to the 1998 Québec health survey: what questions on exposures should be incorporated in the next survey so as to take account of gender? Karen Messing, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , Susan StockInstitut national de santé publique, Montréal, Canada , France TissotUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/messing-k.pdf",    "Gender effect on muscular strain balance between low back an...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies Gender effect on muscular strain balance between low back and shoulder during pulling and pushing tasks Jean-Pierre Meyer, INRS, , France , Emmanuelle Turpin-LegendreINRS, , France , François Horwat INRS, , France , Gérard DidryINRS, , France , Jean-Charles GuélinINRS, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/meyer-j.pdf",    "Physical work and chronic shoulder disorder. Results of a pr...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Physical work and chronic shoulder disorder. Results of a prospective population-based study Helena Miranda, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , Markku HeliovaaraFinnish National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Paul KnektFinnish National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/miranda-h1.pdf",    "Recall of prior musculoskeletal pain...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance Recall of prior musculoskeletal pain Helena Miranda, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , Judith GoldTemple University, Philadelphia PA, United States , Rebecca GoreUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell MA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/miranda-h2.pdf",    "How well do organizational strategies and employee self-mana...|WA3O Work organization and musculoskeletal disorders How well do organizational strategies and employee self-management strategies help reduce musculoskeletal symptoms at work? Fehmidah Munir, Loughborough University, , United Kingdom , Cheryl HaslamLoughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom , Joanna YarkerGoldsmiths College, University of London, London, United Kingdom , H Long, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/munir-f.pdf",    "Children's postural habits while working at computer worksta...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Children's postural habits while working at computer workstations Carol Murphy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada , Joan StevensonQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Mohammad Abdoli-ERyerson University, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/murphy-c.pdf",    "Effects of vibration and feed force on operators performing ...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Effects of vibration and feed force on operators performing horizontal drilling task Mohammad Muzammil, A.M.U., , India , Faisal HasanZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , Abid Ali KhanZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , Saman AhmadZ H College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh, India , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/muzammil-m.pdf",    "Musculo-skeletal symptomatic features of municipal sanitatio...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Musculo-skeletal symptomatic features of municipal sanitation workers in Korea Jun Pyo Myong, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, St. Mary?s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea, South , Jung-Wan KooCatholic Industrial Medical Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea, South , Hye Sun JungDepartment of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea, South , Eun Hee JeongCatholic Industrial Medical Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/myong-j.pdf",    "Analyzing floor sitting work postures of women in informal i...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Analyzing floor sitting work postures of women in informal industries Anjali Nag, National Institute of Occupational Health, , , Pranab Kumar NagNational Institute of Occupational Health, , India , Heer VyasNational Institute of Occupational Health, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nag-a.pdf",    "Overtime work and subjective symptoms among white-collar wor...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Overtime work and subjective symptoms among white-collar workers Minori Nakata, Dep of hygiene, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Japan , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nakata-m.pdf",    "Observational ergonomic job analysis in light manufacturing...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Observational ergonomic job analysis in light manufacturing Mahiyar Nasarwanji, University at Buffalo - SUNY, Buffalo, United States , Caroline Joseph University at Buffalo - SUNY, Buffalo, United States , Victor PaquetUniversity at Buffalo - SUNY, Buffalo, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nasarwanji-m.pdf",    "Perception and decision to change the way to handle...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Perception and decision to change the way to handle Iuliana Nastasia, Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), Montréal, Canada , Monique LortieUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nastasia-I.pdf",    "Resolving paradigm clashes between health providers and insu...|MC2S Engaging return-to-work stakeholders Resolving paradigm clashes between health providers and insurers Michael Nicholas, University of Sydney, , Australia , Michael CousinsUniversity of Sydney, Sydney, Australia , Jan SmithInsurance Australia Group, Sydney, Australia , Jacqueline JohnsonInsurance Australia Group, Sydney, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nicholas-m.pdf",    "Muscle tissue composition and muscle thickness in subjects w...|WB3S What can the insides of muscles tell us about low level work stress and pain? Muscle tissue composition and muscle thickness in subjects with trapezius myalgia compared to healthy controls and the effect of training Pernille Kofoed Nielsen, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lone HansenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Gisela SjøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lars L AndersenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Louise M JensenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Dorthe K NielsenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Vibeke TauberNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Karen SøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nielsen-p.pdf",    "Health and functioning of employees with musculoskeletal or ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Health and functioning of employees with musculoskeletal or mental stress disorders - analysis of subgroups based on ICD-10 and work ability Charlotte Norgren , Department of, Health and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping, Sweden , Kerstin EkbergDepartment of, Health and Society, National Centre for Work and Rehabilitation, Linköping, Sweden , Birgitta ÖbergDepartment of, Health and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/norgren-c.pdf",    "Work postures and neck-shoulder pain among orchestra musicia...|TA2O CTS and other upper extremity disorders Work postures and neck-shoulder pain among orchestra musicians Teresia Nyman, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Christina WiktorinKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Marie MulderDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , Yvonne Liljeholm-JohanssonThe National Institute for Psychosocial factors and Health, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nyman-t1.pdf",    "Sickness absence and concurrent low back and neck-shoulder p...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Sickness absence and concurrent low back and neck-shoulder pain. Results from the Music-Norrtälje study Teresia Nyman, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Wilhelmus GrootenKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Christina WiktorinKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden , Johan LiwingDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , Linda NorrmanDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/nyman-t2.pdf",    "Revision of occupational cervicobrachial disorder (OCD) in J...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Revision of occupational cervicobrachial disorder (OCD) in Japan Yuichiro Ono, Fujita Health University, , Japan , Kazushi TaodaShiga Univ. of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan , Hitoshi NakaishiYN Medical, Tokyo, Japan , Norio KurumataniNara Medical Univ., Kashihara, Japan , Hiroshi UdoHiroshima Bunkyo Women?s Univ., Hiroshima, Japan , Yasuma FukuchiFuji Women?s Univ., Sapporo, Japan , Minori NakataKanazawa Medical Univ., Kanazawa, Japan , Toru MitsuhashiHimawari Clinic, Tokyo, Japan , Atsushi FunahashiMazda Motor Corp., Fuchu-cho, Japan , Teruyo Kitahara-TsujimuraShiga Univ. of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ono-y.pdf",    "Development of a workplace intervention for employees sick-l...|WC1O Why are we discussing mental health at PREMUS? Development of a workplace intervention for employees sick-listed with stress-related mental disorders: intervention mapping as a useful tool Sandra van Oostrom, EMGO-Institute, , Netherlands , J.R. AnemaEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , B. TerluinEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , A. Venema TNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , H.C.W. de VetEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , W. van MechelenEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/oostrom-s.pdf",    "Long periods with sustained low-level trapezius muscle activ...|MC1S The use of myofeedback in prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders Long periods with sustained low-level trapezius muscle activity relates to neck pain among forest machine operators Tove Østensvik, Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, Aas, Norway , Petter NilsenNorwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, Aas, Norway , Kaj Bo VeierstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Pakistan , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ostensvik-t.pdf",    "Muscle fibre conduction velocity as measure of the effects o...|TP1P Poster II Work Organization and Psychosocial Risk Factors Muscle fibre conduction velocity as measure of the effects of psychosocial risk factors on musculoskeletal disorders Colin Deeney, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , Leonard O'SullivanUniversity of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , R FerraboneSirio Automazione, , Italy , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/osullivan-l1.pdf",    "Analysis of the relationship between discomfort productivity...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Analysis of the relationship between discomfort productivity and muscle fatigue Aoife Finneran, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , Leonard O'SullivanUniversity of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , M De LoozeTNO Work and Employment, , Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/osullivan-l2.pdf",    "Age and gender predisposition to musculoskeletal disorders: ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Age and gender predisposition to musculoskeletal disorders: a study of the two-way interaction John Collins, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , Leonard O'SullivanUniversity of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/osullivan-l3.pdf",    "The association of postural abnormalities with intensity of ...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology The association of postural abnormalities with intensity of the work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and functional status in computer users Emel Ozcan, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Ergonomics Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, ISTANBUL, Turkey , Sina EsmaeilzadehMusculoskeletal Diseases and Ergonomics Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, ISTANBUL, Turkey , Bilal UysalMusculoskeletal Diseases and Ergonomics Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, ISTANBUL, Turkey , Halim IsseverIssever, H., Department of Public Health, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, ISTANBUL, Turkey , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ozcan-e.pdf",    "Coping with musculoskeletal pain at work...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Coping with musculoskeletal pain at work Ozhan Oztug, University of Surrey, , United Kingdom , Peter BuckleUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom , Helen CowieUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/oztug-o1.pdf",    "The effects of musculoskeletal pain on work performance...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues The effects of musculoskeletal pain on work performance Ozhan Oztug, University of Surrey, , United Kingdom , Peter BuckleUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom , Helen CowieUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/oztug-o2.pdf",    "Effects of an exercise program for workers with chronic lumb...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Effects of an exercise program for workers with chronic lumbar pain Rosimeire Padula, Universidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Maluani ToledoUniversidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Renata FagundesUniversidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/padula-r1.pdf",    "Benefits of using an anti-fatigue mat to reduce body discomf...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Benefits of using an anti-fatigue mat to reduce body discomfort and leg volume in prolonged standing Rosimeire Padula, Universidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Cinthia LuchiUnivesidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Ana Beatriz OliveiraUniversidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/padula-r2.pdf",    "Relationship between work capacity and hand grip force in em...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Relationship between work capacity and hand grip force in employees of administrative sectors Rosimeire Padula, Universidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Fabiola LugliUniversidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Sônia MartinsUniversidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil , Tatiana SatoUniversidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/padula-r3.pdf",    "Ability of limited exposure sampling to describe exposure ef...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability Ability of limited exposure sampling to describe exposure effects of ergonomics interventions Victor Paquet, University at Buffalo, SUNY, , United States , Svend Erik MathiassenCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Gävle, Umeå , Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/paquet-v.pdf",    "Effects of work surface heights on shoulder muscle activity ...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics Effects of work surface heights on shoulder muscle activity and neck posture during simulated pipette work JungKeun Park, Korean Occup. Safety and Health Agency, Incheon, Korea, South , Bryan BuchholzUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Susan WoskieUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Narendra VaidyaUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Rebecca GoreUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/park-j.pdf",    "Effects on musculoskeletal health and capacity of a one year...|RA2S Physical activity programmes in the secondary prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Effects on musculoskeletal health and capacity of a one year physical activity intervention among office workers Mogens Pedersen, University of Copenhagen, , Denmark , Lars AndersenNational Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark , Marie JørgensenNational Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark , Anne BlangstedNational Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark , Ernst HansenNational Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark , Gisela SjøgaardNational Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pedersen-m.pdf",    "Ergonomic risks and musculoskeletal disorders a present heal...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Ergonomic risks and musculoskeletal disorders a present health and safety problem in Romania Viorica Petreanu, National Research Institute for Labour Protection, , Romania , Ileana GrigoriuNational Research Institute for Labour Protection, Bucharest, Romania , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/petreanu-v.pdf",    "Cost estimation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (M...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues Cost estimation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in developing countries Hugo Piedrahita, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/piedrahita-h.pdf",    "Limited motor performance of the arm in chronic epicondyliti...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Limited motor performance of the arm in chronic epicondylitis has associations with upper extremity workload and leisure time strain Tuomo Pienimaki, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Kari Kauranen South Carelia Polytechnic Institute , Lappeenranta, Finland , Tuula TarvainenDept. of PM&R, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland , Pertti Siira Dept. of PM&R, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland , Heikki VanharantaBupa Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pienimaki-t1.pdf",    "Physical workload in relation to pain in the low back neck a...|MB1O MSDs in children and adolescents Physical workload in relation to pain in the low back neck and shoulders in adolescents Paula Mikkonen, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland , Tuomo PienimakiFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Jouko Remes Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Simo TaimelaUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland , Paavo ZittingCentral Hospital of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland , Päivi Leino-ArjasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Jaro KarppinenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pienimaki-t2.pdf",    "Mental distress and trait anxiety associate with low back pa...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Mental distress and trait anxiety associate with low back pain among adolescents Jaro Karppinen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Tuomo PienimäkiFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Jouko RemesFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Oulu, Finland , Simo TaimelaUniversity Of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland , Paavo ZittingUniversity of Oulu, Oulu, Finland , Päivi Leino-ArjasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pienimaki-t3.pdf",    "Average and impulsive whole body vibration exposures in metr...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Average and impulsive whole body vibration exposures in metropolitan bus drivers J. Ploger, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, United States , P. JohnsonDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ploger-j.pdf",    "European campaign on musculoskeletal disorders lighten the ...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions European campaign on musculoskeletal disorders lighten the load Zinta Podniece, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Bilbao Bizkaia, Spain , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/podniece-z.pdf",    "Predictors of lost workdays among hospital nurses and nurses...|WA3O Work organization and musculoskeletal disorders Predictors of lost workdays among hospital nurses and nurses? aides who sought treatment for work-related back pain Lisa Pompeii, The University of Texas-School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Hester LipscombDuke University Medical Center, Durham, United States , John DementDuke University Medical Center, Durham, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pompeii-l.pdf",    "Changes in EMG activity of upper trapezius and erector spina...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Changes in EMG activity of upper trapezius and erector spinae muscles following variations in workstation design Pierre Portero, INSERM UMR 731 / UPMC and Université Paris 12 - Val de Marne, Paris, France , Mark BoocockAuckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand , Annabelle CouillandreUniversity Paris X, Nanterre, France , Jean-Pierre ZanaInstitut National de Recherche et de Séciruté, Paris, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/portero-p.pdf",    "Handpak ergonomics software: quantifying maximal acceptable ...|TB1O Exposure assessment: methods and tools Handpak ergonomics software: quantifying maximal acceptable loads for hand intensive tasks Jim Potvin, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/potvin-j.pdf",    "Ergonomic evaluation of physical risks in Mexican workplaces...|MP1P Poster I Exposure Assessment Ergonomic evaluation of physical risks in Mexican workplaces Lilia Prado-León, Ergonomic Research Center of the University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico , Rosalío Avila-ChaurandErgonomic Research Center of the University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico , Carlos Aceves-GonzálezErgonomic Research Center of the University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/prado-leon-l.pdf",    "Return to work facilitator competencies: what does the resea...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? Return to work facilitator competencies: what does the research say? Glenn Pransky, LIberty Mutual Research Institute, Hopkinton MA, United States , William ShawLIberty Mutual Research Institute, Hopkinton MA, United States , Patrick LoiselUniversity of Sherbrooke, Montreal Quebec, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/pransky-g.pdf",    "Analysis and measurement of forces and torques associated wi...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Analysis and measurement of forces and torques associated with manual valve handling in a process industry Leonardo Quintana, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, , Colombia , C LizarazoErgonomics Studies Center, Bogota, Colombia , JC BoyacaIndustrial Engineering, Bogota, Colombia , E SanchezIndustrial Engineering, Bogota, Colombia , L SaavedraErgonomics Studies Center, Bogota, Colombia , C Restrepo Ecopetrol Medical Division, Bogota, Colombia , B NilssonSwedish Work Environment Authority, Stocolm, Sweden , LJH SchulzeIndustrial Engineering, Houston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/quintana-l.pdf",    "Changes in upper limb MRI and mechanical properties followin...|MA2O Muscle and injury physiology Changes in upper limb MRI and mechanical properties following short term power hand tool use Robert Radwin, University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States , Amrish ChourasiaUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, United States , Mary SestoUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/radwin-r.pdf",    "Playing related musculoskeletal problems in children learnin...|MB1O MSDs in children and adolescents Playing related musculoskeletal problems in children learning instrumental music Sonia Ranelli, Curtin University of Technology, PERTH, Australia , Leon StrakerCurtin University of Technology, PERTH, Australia , Anne SmithCurtin University of Technology, PERTH, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/ranelli-s.pdf",    "Design of San Francisco study/design of St. Louis study...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Design of San Francisco study/design of St. Louis study David Rempel, University of California, San Francisco, , United States , R. GoldbergDivision of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, U. of California, San Francisco, United States , N. KrauseDivision of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, U. of California, San Francisco, United States , C. HarrisDivision of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, U. of California, San Francisco, United States , B. EvanoffDivision of General Medical Sciences, Washington U. School of Medicine, St. Louis, United States , A. DaleDivision of General Medical Sciences, Washington U. School of Medicine, St. Louis, United States , A. FranzblauDept. of Environmental Health Sciences, U. of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rempel-d1.pdf",    "Impact of hand or wrist pain on work function among workers ...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Impact of hand or wrist pain on work function among workers performing hand intensive work Effiem Abbah, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Monica GarciaUniversity of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Carisa HarrisUniversity of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States , Robert GoldbergUniversity of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Niklas KrauseUniversity of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , David RempelUniversity of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rempel-d2.pdf",    "Health outcomes assessment across studies: challenges and op...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Health outcomes assessment across studies: challenges and opportunities David Rempel, University of California, San Francisco, , United States , S. BurtNational Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, United States , B. SilversteinWashington St. Dept. of Labor and Industry, Olympia, United States , A. GargUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , K. HegmannUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , F. GerrUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , M. CherniackUniversity of Connecticut, Hartford, United States , B. EvanoffWashington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rempel-d3.pdf",    "Contributions of repetition rate and peak force to microtear...|RA1S Musculoskeletal disorders: mechanisms of injury Contributions of repetition rate and peak force to microtears and growth factor density in a rabbit model of epicondylitis David Rempel, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Leena NakamaUniversity of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Karen KingUniversity of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rempel-d4.pdf",    "Wrist posture influences carpal tunnel pressure during keybo...|WA2S Physiological measurement of possible mechanisms for chronic pain in computer workers Wrist posture influences carpal tunnel pressure during keyboard use David Rempel, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, United States , Peter KeirMcMaster University, Hamilton, Canada , Joel BachUniversity of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rempel-d5.pdf",    "Accuracy of self-reported computer use duration between subj...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Accuracy of self-reported computer use duration between subject groups Janneke Richter, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Harm SlijperErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Eelco OverErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Maarten FrensErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/richter-j.pdf",    "Workplace intervention studies for MSD prevention...|Plenary Workplace intervention studies for MSD prevention Hilkka Riihimäki, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, , Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/riihimaki-h.pdf",    "An office ergonomics training and workplace design intervent...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods An office ergonomics training and workplace design intervention: longitudinal effects on work related musculoskeletal discomforts Michelle Robertson, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , Emily HuangLiberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/robertson-m.pdf",    "Physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal d...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among hospital food service workers in São Paulo Lys Esther Rocha, school of medicine USP, São Paulo, Brazil , Adriano Jorge Tanusschool of medicine USP, São Paulo, Brazil , Debora Miriam Raab Glinaschool of medicine USP, São Paulo, Brazil , Mitsue Isosakiheart institute (Incor)- University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil , Ana Carolina di Credo Alves RibeiroHeart institute (Incor)- University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rocha-l.pdf",    "Cinderella, what is the clinical evidence...|TB2S The Cinderella Hypothesis revisited: consequences for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Cinderella, what is the clinical evidence Cecilie Røe, Dep of Phsical Medicine, Ulleval University Hospital, Oslo, Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/roe-c.pdf",    "Attributable risk of carpal tunnel syndrome according to ind...|TA2O CTS and other upper extremity disorders Attributable risk of carpal tunnel syndrome according to industry and occupation in a general population Yves Roquelaure, LEST, University of Angers, Angers, France , Catherine HaInstitut de veille sanitaire, Saint Maurice, France , MarieChristine Pelier-CadyLEST, University of Angers, Angers, France , Alexis DescathaINSERM 687, Saint Maurice, France , Camille MariotLEST, University of Angers, Angers, France , Annette LeclercINSERM 687, Saint Maurice, France , Marcel GoldbergInstitut de veille sanitaire, Saint Maurice, France , Ellen ImbernonInstitut de veille sanitaire, Saint Maurice, France , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/roquelaure-y.pdf",    "Effects of a media campaign on back pain beliefs amongst emp...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Effects of a media campaign on back pain beliefs amongst employers and employees in England and Wales Paul Buckley, Health and Safety Executive, Merseyside, United Kingdom , I RoseHealth and Safety Executive, Merseyside, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rose-i.pdf",    "Sprain and strain musculoskeletal disorders among Colorado a...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Sprain and strain musculoskeletal disorders among Colorado agriculture workers: an analysis of workers? compensation claims data David Douphrate, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, United States , John RosecranceColorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rosecrance-j1.pdf",    "Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among experienced const...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among experienced construction workers in the pipe trades John Rosecrance, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, United States , Dan AntonThe University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, United States , Linda MerlinoThe University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Albania , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rosecrance-j2.pdf",    "Field evaluation of ergonomically designed aviation snips...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Field evaluation of ergonomically designed aviation snips Angela Dartt, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, United States , John RosecranceColorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rosecrance-j3.pdf",    "Prevalence of clinical findings and contemporary radiologica...|TB3O MSD epidemiology: exposure-response patterns and interventions Prevalence of clinical findings and contemporary radiological features of knee osteoarthritis among floor layers and graphic designers Søren Rytter, Department of Occupational Medicine & Department of Orthopaedics, Skive, Denmark , Lilli Kirkeskov JensenDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Skive, Denmark , Jens Peter BondeDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark , Niels EgundDepartment of Radiology, Aarhus, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/rytter-s.pdf",    "Acuity of goal-directed reaching movements to visible target...|MA2O Muscle and injury physiology Acuity of goal-directed reaching movements to visible targets in chronic neck disorders Jonas Sandlund, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , Ulrik RöijezonCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , Martin BjörklundCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , Mats DjupsjöbackaCentre for Musculoskeletal Research, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sandlund-j.pdf",    "Human lumbar fascia is able to actively contract and thereby...|TA4O Biomechanics: applied and experimental studies Human lumbar fascia is able to actively contract and thereby influence low back stability Robert Schleip, Institute of Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany , Werner KlinglerDepartment of Anesthesiology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany , Frank Lehmann-HornInstitute of Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/schleip-r.pdf",    "Job characteristics and work organization factors associated...|WA3O Work organization and musculoskeletal disorders Job characteristics and work organization factors associated with musculoskeletal injury among nursing personnel Ashley Schoenfisch, Duke University, Durham, United States , Tamara JamesDuke University, Durham, United States , Ethan FricklasDuke University, Durham, United States , Yeu-Li YeungDuke University, Durham, United States , Marissa PenticoDuke University, Durham, United States , Hester LipscombDuke University, Durham, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/schoenfisch-a1.pdf",    "Creating a ?minimal manual lift environment?: quantitative a...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Creating a ?minimal manual lift environment?: quantitative and qualitative intermediate measures Ashley Schoenfisch, Duke University, Durham, United States , Tamara JamesDuke University, Durham, United States , Ethan FricklasDuke University, Durham, United States , Yeu-Li YeungDuke University, Durham, United States , Marissa PenticoDuke University, Durham, United States , Lisa PompeiiUniversity of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, United States , Douglas MyersDuke University, Durham, United States , Hester LipscombDuke University, Durham, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/schoenfisch-a2.pdf",    "Physiotherapy assessment of work capacity and return to work...|WP1P Poster III Disability & Return to Work Physiotherapy assessment of work capacity and return to work needs in people with chronic back pain increases time away from work and claim cost Eva Schonstein, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney , Australia , Pauline ZaharaFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia , Dianna KennyFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney , Sydney, Australia , Chris MaherFaculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia , Ian Cameron Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/schonstein-e.pdf",    "Physical workload and lumbar spine disease ? a multi-center ...|TC2O Epidemiology of back disorders Physical workload and lumbar spine disease ? a multi-center case-control study in Germany (epilift) Andreas Seidler, Federal Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Berlin, Germany , Barbara SchumannMartin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany , Matthias JägerInstitute for Occupational Physiology at Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany , Oliver LinhardtOrthopaedic Clinic, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany , Martina MichaelisResearch Center for Occupational and Social Medicine Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany , Rolf EllegastBG-Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, St. Augustin, Germany , Gine ElsnerInstitute of Occupational Medicine, Frankfurt University Clinic, Frankfurt/Main, Germany , Ulrich Bolm-AudorffLabor inspection, Occupational Health Division, Wiesbaden, Germany , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/seidler-a.pdf",    "Ergonomic aspects of personal digital assistant (PDA) and la...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Ergonomic aspects of personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop use Arijit Sengupta, NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NJIT), , United States , Prakash KothariNew Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States , Stacey GrabinerNew Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States , Gloria MartinezNew Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sengupta-a.pdf",    "Design of an ergonomic knife for use in the vegetable packin...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Design of an ergonomic knife for use in the vegetable packing industry J. Nieves Serratos-Perez, Instituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , Mario Albeerto Ordorica-OrtegaPrivate medical practice, Irapuato, Mexico , M. Carmen Negrete-GarciaFacultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/serratosperez-j1.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal complaints among professional computer users...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Musculoskeletal complaints among professional computer users in Tabasco, Mexico J. Nieves Serratos-Perez, Instituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , Jaime Perez-GeronimoInstituto Tecnologico Superior de Macuspana, Macuspana, Mexico , M. Carmen Negrete-GarciaFacultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/serratosperez-j2.pdf",    "The impact of early workplace-based return-to-work strategie...|WA1O Post-injury interventions at the workplace The impact of early workplace-based return-to-work strategies on work absence duration: a 6-month longitudinal study following an occupational musculoskeletal injury Renée-Louise Franche, Institute for Work & Health & University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Colette N SeverinInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Sheilah Hogg-JohnsonInstitute for Work & Health & University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Pierre CôtéInstitute for Work & Health & University of Toronto & University Health Network Rehabilitation Solutions, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada , Marjan VidmarInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Hyunmi LeeInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/severin-c.pdf",    "How to engage and develop supervisor competencies to improve...|MB4S Engaging the workplace in safe and sustained return to work - what are the key competencies? How to engage and develop supervisor competencies to improve return-to-work outcomes William Shaw, Liberty Mutual Group, , United States , Glenn PranskyLiberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton MA 01748, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/shaw-w.pdf",    "Cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors in low back and sc...|WC3S Inflammatory factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders Cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors in low back and sciatic pain: a systematic review Rahman Shiri, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Jaro KarppinenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Päivi Leino-ArjasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Svetlana SolovievaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Helena VaronenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Eija KalsoHelsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland , Olavi UkkolaOulu University, Oulu , Finland , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/shiri-r1.pdf",    "Association between carotid intima-media thickness and sciat...|WC3S Inflammatory factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders Association between carotid intima-media thickness and sciatica Rahman Shiri, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Päivi Leino-ArjasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Tapio VehmasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Helena VaronenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Leena MoilanenUniversity of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland , Jaro KarppinenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Markku HeliövaaraNational Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/shiri-r2.pdf",    "The prevalence of total shoulder pain among workers of metal...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology The prevalence of total shoulder pain among workers of metallurgical industry Vasily Shirokov, Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, , Russia , Alexander ShtolYekaterinburg Medical Research Center, Yekaterinburg, Russia , Helen LeidermanYekaterinburg Medical Research Center, Yekaterinburg, Russia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/shirokov-v.pdf",    "Design of Washington State study/design of Utah/Wisconsin st...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Design of Washington State study/design of Utah/Wisconsin study Barbara Silverstein, SHARP Program, , United States , S. BaoSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Z. FanSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , C. SmithSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , P. SpielholzSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , N. HowardSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , D. BonautoSafety & Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), Washington St. Dept. of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , A. GargDepartment of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, U. of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , J. KapelluschRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, U. of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , K. HegmannRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health U. of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , M. ThieseRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, U. of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , D. BloswickRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States , R. SesekRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States , E. Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, FINLAND , , , , , ,||./abstracts/silverstein-b1.pdf",    "Exposure assessment across studies: challenges and opportuni...|WB4S NIOSH Consortium studies of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Exposure assessment across studies: challenges and opportunities Barbara Silverstein, SHARP Program, , United States , S. BurtNational Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, United States , A. GargUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , K. HegmannUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , D. RempelUniversity of California, San Francisco, United States , F. GerrUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, United States , M. CherniackUniversity of Connecticut, Hartford, United States , B. EvanoffWashington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/silverstein-b2.pdf",    "Societal level interventions to reduce work-related injuries...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Societal level interventions to reduce work-related injuries: what can be learned from Washington state? Barbara Silverstein, WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Michael FoleyWA State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Jennifer Cullen WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Ninica HowardWA State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/silverstein-b3.pdf",    "Work-related rotator cuff and carpal tunnel syndromes: quant...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Work-related rotator cuff and carpal tunnel syndromes: quantitative exposure-response relationships Barbara Silverstein, WA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Z Joyce Fan WA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , David BonautoWA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Stephen BaoWA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Ninica HowardWA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Caroline SmithWA State Dept Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Eira Viikari-JunturaFinnish Institute for Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/silverstein-b4.pdf",    "Upper extremity disorders in health care and manufacturing i...|MA1S Gendered exposures and their consequences Upper extremity disorders in health care and manufacturing industries: differences between men and women Barbara Silverstein, WA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Z Joyce FanWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Caroline SmithWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Stephen BaoWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, Afghanistan , Ninica HowardWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Peregrin SpielholzWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , David BonautoWA State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/silverstein-b5.pdf",    "Physical training in rehabilitation on trapezius myalgia amo...|RA2S Physical activity programmes in the secondary prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Physical training in rehabilitation on trapezius myalgia among office workers: effects on pain perception and shoulder function Gisela Sjøgaard, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lars L. AndersenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Pernille K. NielsenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Karen SøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sjogaard-g1.pdf",    "Interstitial changes measured with microdialysis in the trap...|WA2S Physiological measurement of possible mechanisms for chronic pain in computer workers Interstitial changes measured with microdialysis in the trapezius muscle in healthy subjects and patients with trapezius myalgia Gisela Sjøgaard, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lars RosendalCyncron A/S, Clinical Operations, Birkerød, Denmark , Jesper KristiansenNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Britt LarssonLinköping University and University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden , Björn GerdleLinköping University and University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden , Karen SøgaardNational Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sjogaard-g2.pdf",    "Repetitive characteristics of real-life cursor movements...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Repetitive characteristics of real-life cursor movements Harm Slijper, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Janneke RichterErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Eelco OverErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , Maarten FrensErasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/slijper-h.pdf",    "Differences in illness perception and implementation of psyc...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues Differences in illness perception and implementation of psychosocial work interventions between sick-listed and working chronic RSI patients Judith K. Sluiter, Academic Medical Center, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique H.W. Frings-DresenAcademic Medical Center, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sluiter-j.pdf",    "Job strain and incidence of shoulder symptoms among service ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Job strain and incidence of shoulder symptoms among service and manufacturing employees in Washington state Caroline Smith, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, , United States , Barbara SilversteinWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, United States , Joyce FanWashington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Stephen BaoWashington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, United States , Peter JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/smith-c.pdf",    "The influence of biofeedback training sessions on trapezius ...|MC1S The use of myofeedback in prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders The influence of biofeedback training sessions on trapezius muscle activity during normal computer work task Karen Søgaard, The National Research Centre for Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Trine BlangstedThe National Research Centre for Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Bente DahlPhysiotherepist/Ergonomic Consultant, Copenhagen, Denmark , Hanne ChristensenJobLivDenmark, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sogaard-k1.pdf",    "Revisiting the Cinderella muscle activity pattern as an expl...|TB2S The Cinderella Hypothesis revisited: consequences for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Revisiting the Cinderella muscle activity pattern as an explanatory model for development of musculoskeletal disorders can it be disproved? Karen Søgaard , The National Research Centre for Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , Gisela SjøgaardThe National Research Centre for Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sogaard-k2.pdf",    "Use of an interdisciplinary participatory research approach ...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Use of an interdisciplinary participatory research approach to decrease work-related musculoskeletal disorders among butchers and packers working in crab processing Shirley Solberg, Memorial University, St. John's, Canada , John MolgaardMemorial University, St. John's, Canada , Nicole VezinaUQAM, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/solberg-s.pdf",    "Prevalence and risk factors for low-back pain and other musc...|TC2O Epidemiology of back disorders Prevalence and risk factors for low-back pain and other musculoskeletal symptoms in three occupational groups in Crete Greece Eleni Solidaki, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece , Leda ChatziUniversity of Crete, Heraklion, Greece , Irini MarkatziUniversity of Crete, Heraklion, Greece , Panagiotis BitsiosUniversity of Crete, Heraklion, Greece , David CoggonUniversity of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom , Keith PalmerUniversity of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom , Manolis KogevinasUniversity of Crete, Heraklion, Greece , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/solidaki-e.pdf",    "Addressing inflammatory mechanisms in epidemiological studie...|WC3S Inflammatory factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders Addressing inflammatory mechanisms in epidemiological studies Svetlana Solovieva, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/solovieva-s.pdf",    "Effects of a repetitive moderately forceful pinching task on...|RA1S Musculoskeletal disorders: mechanisms of injury Effects of a repetitive moderately forceful pinching task on sensory nerve conduction velocity: a primate model of carpal tunnel syndrome Carolyn Sommerich, The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Steven LavenderThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , John BufordThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Sahika KorkmazThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , Jacob BanksThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , William PeaseThe Ohio State University, Columbus, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sommerich-c.pdf",    "Family-work imbalance job demand and work related musculoske...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Family-work imbalance job demand and work related musculoskeletal symptoms of Korean female workers Jaechul Song, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea, South , Inah KimHanyang University, Seoul, Korea, South , Mijin KwonHanyang University, Seoul, Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/song-j.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal alterations and complaints in tannery worker...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Musculoskeletal alterations and complaints in tannery workers Fernando Sotelo-Barroso, Instituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , Cipriana Caudillo-CisnerosInstituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , Sergio Marquez-GaminoInstituto de Investigaciones Sobre el Trabajo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sotelobarroso-f.pdf",    "Can the RSI quickscan validly predict the development of upp...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Can the RSI quickscan validly predict the development of upper extremity symptoms? Erwin Speklé, Arbo Unie, Haarlem, Netherlands , Marco HoozemansFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Ruben KraaijeveldFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Allard van der BeekDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO Institute, VU University Medical Centre (VUmc), Amsterdam, Netherlands , Birgitte BlatterTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Paulien BongersTNO Quality of Life, Hoofddorp, Netherlands , Jaap van DieënFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/spekle-e.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal disorders in trucking: results of Washington...|RA3O Construction and heavy vehicle operation Musculoskeletal disorders in trucking: results of Washington state surveys of truck drivers and trucking companies Peregrin Spielholz, SHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , Jennifer CullenSHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , Scott EdwardsSHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , Ninica HowardSHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , Caroline SmithSHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , Barbara SilversteinSHARP Program, Olympia WA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/spielholz-p.pdf",    "An exploratory subgroup analysis in a randomized controlled ...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes An exploratory subgroup analysis in a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of workplace interventions in low back pain patients on sick leave Ivan Steenstra, Institue for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Sheilah Hogg-JohnsonInstitue for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , Johannes AnemaVU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Dirk KnolVU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Henrica de VetVU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paulien BongersVU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Willem van MechelenVU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/steenstra-i.pdf",    "Performance difference during s fatiguing task when wearing ...|TC1O Intervention research: techniques and tools Performance difference during s fatiguing task when wearing a lift assistive device Joan Stevenson, Queen's University, Kingston Canada, , Michael AgnewQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Christy GodwinQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Christy LotzQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Alexis TwiddyQueen's University, Kingston Canada, , Mohammad AbdoliRyerson University, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stevenson-j.pdf",    "Who is at risk of MSD? A gender-based analysis of Quebec com...|MB2O Innovative approaches to surveillance Who is at risk of MSD? A gender-based analysis of Quebec compensation cases in 2000-2002 Susan Stock, Institut national de santé publique du Québec, , Canada , Patrice DuguayIRSST, Montreal, Canada , Issouf TraoreISQ, Montreal, Canada , Karen MessingUQAM, Montreal, Canada , Katherine LippelUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada , Alice TurcotINSPQ, Québec, Canada , Paul AsselinCSST, Québec, Canada , Johanne PrévostCSST, Montreal, Canada , Raymonde Pelletier, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stock-s.pdf",    "Predictive factors for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain ...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Predictive factors for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain after childbirth among working women Suzanne Stomp-van den Berg, Body@Work, Research Center Physical Activity, Work and Health, TNO-VUmc, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Mireille Van PoppelDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Body@WorkEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Ingrid HendriksenTNO Quality of Life, Body@Work, Leiden, Netherlands , David BruinvelsDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Willem Van MechelenDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Body@WorkEMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stompvandenberg-s.pdf",    "Bulls eye: biomechanical and EMG analysis expose techniques ...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Bulls eye: biomechanical and EMG analysis expose techniques that reduce risk and improve performance Richard Stone, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stone-r.pdf",    "Posture during tablet computer use by young children...|MB1O MSDs in children and adolescents Posture during tablet computer use by young children Leon Straker, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Jemma ColemanCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Rachel SkossCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Barbara MaslenCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Robin Burgess-LimerickThe University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia , Clare PollockCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/straker-l1.pdf",    "Computer use is associated with habitual standing spinal pos...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Computer use is associated with habitual standing spinal posture of adolescents Leon Straker, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Mark PerryCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Anne SmithCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Peter O'SullivanCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/straker-l2.pdf",    "Work involving varied tasks: an ergonomic analysis process f...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Work involving varied tasks: an ergonomic analysis process for work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) prevention Marie St-Vincent, IRSST, Montreal, Canada , Denise ChicoineIRSST, Montreal, Canada , Chantal TellierIRSST, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stvincent-m.pdf",    "MSD prevention interventions initiated by the Québec compens...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders MSD prevention interventions initiated by the Québec compensation board (CSST): evaluation of natural intervention practices in work settings Marie St-Vincent, IRSST, Montréal, Canada , Denys DenisIRSST, Montréal, Canada , Daniel ImbeauÉcole Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada , Donald ColeInstitute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/stvincent-m2.pdf",    "A study of resting muscle activities in neck-shoulder postur...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics A study of resting muscle activities in neck-shoulder postural muscles recorded before commencing computer tasks Grace PY Szeto, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong , Leon M StrakerCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , Peter B O'SullivanCurtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/szeto-g.pdf",    "Global estimate of arthritis attributable to work by occupat...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Global estimate of arthritis attributable to work by occupations: an analysis of the world health survey 2002-2003 SangWoo Tak, Dept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Grace SembajweDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Manuel CifuentesDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Rebecca GoreDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , David KriebelDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tak-s1.pdf",    "Sources of variance in risk factors for knee injury in const...|MC3O Exposure: living with variability Sources of variance in risk factors for knee injury in construction SangWoo Tak, Dept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Laura PunnettDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Victor PaquetDepartment of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, United States , Bryan BuchholzDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Susan WoskieDept. of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tak-s2.pdf",    "Long-term effects of neck muscle training among Finnish wome...|RA2S Physical activity programmes in the secondary prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Long-term effects of neck muscle training among Finnish women with non-specific neck pain: results of 36 months follow-up Esa-Pekka Takala, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Jari YlinenJyväskylä Central Hospital, Jyväskylä , Finland , Arja HäkkinenJyväskylä Central Hospital, Jyväskylä , Finland , Matti NykänenPunkaharju Rehabilitation Center, Punkaharju , Finland , Hannu KautiainenRheumatism Foundation Hospital, Heinola, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/takala-e.pdf",    "Developing the teaching of ergonomics in health care educati...|WC2S Manual handling of patients in the European Union Developing the teaching of ergonomics in health care education Leena Tamminen-Peter, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Turku, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tamminen-l.pdf",    "Predictors of upper extremity symptoms and functional impair...|TA2O CTS and other upper extremity disorders Predictors of upper extremity symptoms and functional impairment among workers employed for 6 months in a new job Bethany Taylor, Washington University School of Medicine, , United States , Ann Marie DaleWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis MO, United States , Alfred FranzblauUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor MI, United States , Bradley EvanoffWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis MO, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/taylor-b.pdf",    "Analysis of computer use exposure data from 63 organisations...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Analysis of computer use exposure data from 63 organisations Kevin Taylor, Wellnomics Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/taylor-k.pdf",    "A portrait of Quebec appeal court judgments concerning the w...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues A portrait of Quebec appeal court judgments concerning the work-related factors invocated in carpal tunnel syndrome Rodica Tcaciuc, Department of Biological Sciences, , Canada , Monique LortieUniversity of Quebec in Montreal, Montreal, Canada , Louis PatryMontreal Agency of Public Health, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tcaciuc-r.pdf",    "Examining management commitment to participatory ergonomic i...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods Examining management commitment to participatory ergonomic interventions: a multiple case study analysis Nancy Theberge, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Shane DixonUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Donald Cole University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/theberge-n.pdf",    "Individual factors associated with prevalence of low back pa...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Individual factors associated with prevalence of low back pain Arun Garg, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , Matthew ThieseUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , Kurt HegmannUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , Steven MooreTexas A&M University, College Station, United States , Andrew MerryweatherUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , Jay KapelluschUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , Gordon VosTexas A&M University, College Station, United States , Eric WoodUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , Edward HolmesUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States , Gwen Deckow-SchaeferUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , D DruryUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , J FosterUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , D BloswickUniversity of Utah, , United States , M SchullerUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , S MilhollandUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , G GrothUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States , Sesek University of Utah, , United States||./abstracts/thiese-m.pdf",    "Whole body vibration and low back pain: a longitudinal study...|RA3O Construction and heavy vehicle operation Whole body vibration and low back pain: a longitudinal study Ivo Tiemessen, coronel institute of occupational health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Carel Hulshofcoronel institute of occupational health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-Dresencoronel institute of occupational health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tiemessen-i.pdf",    "Relationships between low back pain and different types of s...|TC2O Epidemiology of back disorders Relationships between low back pain and different types of standing and sitting postures in the 1998 Quebec health and social survey F. Tissot, CINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , K. MessingCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , S. StockNational Institute of Public Health and Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tissot-f.pdf",    "Biofeedback and workplace intervention in cases suffering fr...|WP1P Poster III Interventions Biofeedback and workplace intervention in cases suffering from neck or shoulder pain working at computers Thomas Aerni, AEH Zentrum für Arbeitsmedizin, Ergonomie und Hygiene AG, Zürich, Switzerland , Laura TomatisCentre for Organizational and Occupational Sciences ZOA, ETH, Zürich, Switzerland , Hansjürg HuwilerAEH Zentrum für Arbeitsmedizin, Ergonomie und Hygiene AG, Zürich, Switzerland , Peter SchenkCentre for Organizational and Occupational Sciences ZOA, ETH, Zürich, Switzerland , Thomas LäubliCentre for Organizational and Occupational Sciences ZOA, ETH, Zürich, Switzerland , Andreas KlipsteinUniversity Hospital Zürich, Rheumaklinik und Institut für Physikalische Medizin, Zürich, Switzerland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tomatis-l.pdf",    "Modeling determinants of low back EMG exposure in constructi...|TC3O Exposure: assessment studies from three continents Modeling determinants of low back EMG exposure in construction forestry transportation warehousing and wood product industries Catherine Trask, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Mieke KoehoornUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Yat ChowUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Judy VillageUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Pete JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle, United States , Kay TeschkeUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/trask-c1.pdf",    "Evaluating the efficiency of exposure assessment methods: co...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Evaluating the efficiency of exposure assessment methods: cost feasibility and overcoming challenges in the field Catherine Trask, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Mieke KoehoornUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Judy VillageUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Pete JohnsonUniversity of Washington, Seattle, United States , Yat ChowUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Kay TeschkeUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/trask-c2.pdf",    "Intervention studies...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Intervention studies Erdenebileg Tudev, Labor and Social Welfare Service Office, Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor of Mongolia, , Mongolia , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/tudev-e.pdf",    "Multilevel modelling in the analysis of work-related health ...|Plenary Multilevel modelling in the analysis of work-related health problems Jos Twisk, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/twisk-j.pdf",    "The effect of an ergonomic desk attachment board on muscle a...|MP1P Poster I Interventions The effect of an ergonomic desk attachment board on muscle activity and computer work-related discomfort Tegan Upjohn, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada , Genevieve DumasQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Karine CharpentierQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Andy LegerQueen's University, Kingston, Canada , Erik SalazarIRSST, Montreal, Canada , Alain DelisleIRSST, Montreal, Canada , Andre PlamondonIRSST, Montreal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/upjohn-t.pdf",    "Is block weight reduction an effective strategy to reduce wo...|MP1P Poster I Interventions Is block weight reduction an effective strategy to reduce work demands and workload among block masons? Henk Van der Molen, Coronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam; Arbouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paul KuijerCoronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paul HopmansLife Sciences / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Arnoud HouwelingLife Sciences / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Gert FaberFaculty of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Marco HoozemansEXPres, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vandermolen-h1.pdf",    "Effectiveness of ergonomic measures on the incidence of low ...|RA3O Construction and heavy vehicle operation Effectiveness of ergonomic measures on the incidence of low back complaints among construction workers Henk Van der Molen, Coronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam; Arbouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Judith SluiterCoronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute / AMC / Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vandermolen-h2.pdf",    "Injury models in observational and experimental research...|Plenary Injury models in observational and experimental research Jaap van Dieën, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vandieen-j.pdf",    "Process and implementation of participatory ergonomics: revi...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods Process and implementation of participatory ergonomics: reviewing the literature Dwayne Van Eerd, Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Donald ColeInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Judy VillageUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Nancy ThebergeUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Marie St VincentInstitut de reserche Robert-Sauve en sante et en securite du travail, Montreal, Canada , Emma IrvinInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Judy ClarkeInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Kiera KeownInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Quenby MahoodInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Heather WiddringtonInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vaneerd-d1.pdf",    "Changes in mechanical exposures among office workers...|MA3O Exposure: human-computer interfaces Changes in mechanical exposures among office workers Dwayne Van Eerd, Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Cynthia ChenInstitute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada , Donald ColeUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Sheilah Hogg-JohnsonUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Richard WellsUniversity of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , Anne MooreYork University, Toronto, Canada , Anjali MazumderOxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vaneerd-d2.pdf",    "A simplified procedure to provoke maximal voluntary contract...|MP1P Poster I Biomechanics A simplified procedure to provoke maximal voluntary contraction (activity) in the upper trapezius muscle Kaj Bo Veiersted, National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway , Morten WærstedNational Institute of Occupational health, Oslo, Norway , Therese HanvoldNational Institute of Occupational health, Oslo, Norway , Liv-Berit HægNational Institute of Occupational health, Oslo, Norway , Gert-Åke HanssonDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/veiersted-k.pdf",    "Development of indicators to describe the process of ergonom...|TA3S Development and application of tools for evaluating interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Development of indicators to describe the process of ergonomic interventions to prevent MSD N. Vézina, CINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , S. OuelletCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , E. LedouxInstitut de recherche Robert Sauvé en santé et sécurité du travail (IRSST), , Canada , K. MessingCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , C. ChatignyCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , A.M. SeifertCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , S. FortinCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , J. St-CharlesCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , M.J. DurandUniversité de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada , A. ComtoisCINBIOSE, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , E KalinovaUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vezina-n.pdf",    "Physical risk factors for work-related low back disorders in...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Physical risk factors for work-related low back disorders in nurses and steel workers Edgar Vieira, University of Alberta, , Canada , Shrawan KumarErgonomics Research Lab, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vieira-e1.pdf",    "Risk assessment of bariatric patient transfers from bed to w...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Risk assessment of bariatric patient transfers from bed to wheelchair Edgar Vieira, University of Alberta, , Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vieira-e2.pdf",    "Role of inflammatory and metabolic factors in shoulder disor...|WC3S Inflammatory factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders Role of inflammatory and metabolic factors in shoulder disorders Eira Viikari-Juntura, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Rahman ShiriFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Svetlana Solovieva Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Jaro KarppinenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Päivi Leino-ArjasFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Helena VaronenFinnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland , Eija KalsoHelsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland , Olavi UkkolaOulu University, Oulu, Finland , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/viikarijuntura-e.pdf",    "Investigating stage of change for musculoskeletal injury pre...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Investigating stage of change for musculoskeletal injury prevention in British Columbia road construction workers Judy Village, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Shahadut HossainUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Aleck OstryUniversity of Victoria, Victoria, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/village-j.pdf",    "Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in workers from an o...|MP1P Poster I MSD Epidemiology Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in workers from an oven-making factory Eniko-Iudita Viragh, UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & PHARMACY, , Romania , Iosif LaczkaInspectorate of Preventiv Medicine, Satu-Mare, Romania , Hajnalka ViraghBiological Research Institute, Szeged, Hungary , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/viragh-e.pdf",    "Improved performance with a computer mouse with a continuous...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions Improved performance with a computer mouse with a continuous resistance Bart Visser, Institute for Fundamental and Clinical Human Movement Sciences, Vu University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Simone CaljouwInstitute for Fundamental and Clinical Human Movement Sciences, Vu University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Maaike HuysmansInstitute for Fundamental and Clinical Human Movement Sciences, Vu University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Jaap van DieënInstitute for Fundamental and Clinical Human Movement Sciences, Vu University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/visser-b.pdf",    "Effects and mechanisms of myofeedback training in females wi...|MC1S The use of myofeedback in prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders Effects and mechanisms of myofeedback training in females with work-related neck-shoulder complaints Miriam Vollenbroek-Hutten, Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, Netherlands , Gerlienke VoermanRoessingh Research and Development, Enschede, Netherlands , Leif SandsjoNational Institute for Working Life, Göteborg, Sweden , Pernilla LarsmanNational Institute for Working Life, Göteborg, Sweden , Roland Kadefors National Institute for Working Life, Göteborg, Sweden , Hermie HermensRoessingh Research and Development, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vollenbroek-m.pdf",    "Cinderella and pathophysiology ? are they linked?...|TB2S The Cinderella Hypothesis revisited: consequences for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Cinderella and pathophysiology ? are they linked? Nina Vøllestad, University of Oslo, , Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/vollestad-n.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal disorders and hand arm vibration ? a 10 year...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Musculoskeletal disorders and hand arm vibration ? a 10 year follow up Jens Wahlström, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Umeå, Sweden , Lage Burström National Institute for Working Life, Umeå, Sweden , Mats HagbergDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden , Ronnie LundströmDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden , Tohr NilssonDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wahlstrom-j.pdf",    "Musculoskeletal complaints among nurses related to patient h...|WB1O Exposures and interventions in healthcare Musculoskeletal complaints among nurses related to patient handling tasks and psychosocial factors - based on logbook registrations Susan Warming, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Dorthe Precht HansenBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Poul SuadicaniBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Niels Ebbe EbbehoejBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/warming-s1.pdf",    "Little effect of transfer technique instruction and physical...|TP1P Poster II Healthcare Little effect of transfer technique instruction and physical fitness training on reducing low back pain among nurses - a cluster randomized intervention study Susan Warming, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Niels Ebbe EbbehoejBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Nicolaj WieseBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Lone LarsenBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Jette DuckertBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , Hanne TonnesenBispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/warming-s2.pdf",    "Work disability and costs due to recurrence of low back pain...|TA1S Economic evaluations in research on work-related musculoskeletal disorders Work disability and costs due to recurrence of low back pain: longer and more costly than in first episodes Radoslaw Wasiak, Center for Disability Research, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton MA, United States , JaeYoung KimDepartment of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston MA, United States , Glenn PranskyCenter for Disability Research, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton MA, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wasiak-r.pdf",    "Prospective study of risk factors for low back disorders due...|WP1P Poster III Exposure Assessment Prospective study of risk factors for low back disorders due to manual lifting: exposure assessment methods Thomas Waters, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Helath, Cincinnati, United States , Laurie PiacitelliNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Helath, Cincinnati, United States , Ming-Lun LuNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Helath, Cincinnati, United States , Dwight WerrenNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Helath, Cincinnati, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/waters-t.pdf",    "Relationship between early opioid prescribing for acute occu...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes Relationship between early opioid prescribing for acute occupational low back pain and disability duration medical costs subsequent surgery and late opioid use Barbara Webster, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, , United States , Santosh VermaLiberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton MA, United States , Robert GatchelThe University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington TX, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/webster-b.pdf",    "Social and economic impact of musculoskeletal disorders amon...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Social and economic impact of musculoskeletal disorders among construction roofers Laura Welch, Center to Protect Workers' Rights, , United States , Elizabeth HaileCenter to Protect Workers' Rights, Silver Spring, United States , Katherine HuntingGeorge Washington University, Washington DC, United States , Leslie BodenBoston University, Boston, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/welch-l.pdf",    "Intensity of interventions for the prevention of musculoskel...|TB4O Intervention research: state-of-art methods Intensity of interventions for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Richard Wells, University of Waterloo, , Canada , A LaingSchool of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby BC , Canada , D ColeInstitute for Work and Health, , Toronto ON, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wells-r1.pdf",    "Assessment of distal arm loading while wearing insulated rub...|MB3O Biomechanical effects of interventions Assessment of distal arm loading while wearing insulated rubber gloves Richard Wells, University of Waterloo, , Canada , S MaracleElectrical and Utilities Safety Association, Toronto, Canada , K HurleyDepartment of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , P RosatiDepartment of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wells-r2.pdf",    "Trapezius motor unit firing behavior a basis for further exp...|TB2S The Cinderella Hypothesis revisited: consequences for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Trapezius motor unit firing behavior a basis for further exploring the Cinderella hypothesis Rolf Westgaard, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, , Norway , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/westgaard-r.pdf",    "Individual and area level factors associated with work limit...|WB2O Risk factors for disability outcomes Individual and area level factors associated with work limitation in adults aged 50 to 75 with knee pain Ross Wilkie, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom , Kelvin JordanKeele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom , Milisa BlagojevicKeele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom , Peter CroftKeele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wilkie-r.pdf",    "Feasibility of an instrument for assessment of physical work...|WP1P Poster III MSD Epidemiology Feasibility of an instrument for assessment of physical work ability of persons with long-term musculoskeletal disorders Haije Wind, Academic Medical Center, , Netherlands , Vincent GouttebargeCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Paul KuijerCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Judith SluiterCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , Monique Frings-DresenCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wind-h.pdf",    "Application of participatory approach to small & medium size...|TP1P Poster II Exposures and Interventions Application of participatory approach to small & medium sized enterprises for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Kuckhyeun Woo, Dept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Seongyong YoonDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Jinseok KimDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Jayyoung YuDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Taesung ChoiDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Bonggoo HaDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Yongseok JangDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , Seongyong JoDept. of Occupational Medicine, Soonchunhyang Univ. Gumi Hospital, Gumi , Korea, South , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/woo-k.pdf",    "Social networks influence pain in people leaving employment...|TP1P Poster II Disability and Policy Issues Social networks influence pain in people leaving employment Gwenllian Wynne-Jones, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom , Kate.M DunnKeele University, Keele, United Kingdom , Chris.J MainKeele University, Keele, United Kingdom , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/wynnejones-g.pdf",    "Health care utilization for patients identified with occupat...|TP1P Poster II MSD Epidemiology Health care utilization for patients identified with occupational neck pain Pierre Côté, University Health Network Rehabilitation Solutions, Toronto Western Hospital, and Division of Outcomes and Population Health, Toronto Western Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada , Xiaoqing YangInstitute for Work & Health, Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Canada , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/yang-x.pdf",    "Measuring return to work...|MA4O After the injury: return-to-work and other outcomes Measuring return to work Amanda Young, Liberty Mutural Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , Radoslaw WasiakLiberty Mutural Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/young-a.pdf",    "Examination of muscle fatigue during a simulated workday of ...|MP1P Poster I Neuromuscular Physiology Examination of muscle fatigue during a simulated workday of drywall installation Lu Yuan, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , Bryan BuchholzUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, United States , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/yuan-l.pdf",    "A comparison of the oxygen cost in three standardized pulling ...|Grant Handrigan, Power, MacKinnon, Basset, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/handrigan-g.pdf",    "Peak and cumulative low back loading in long term care nurses ...|Michael Holmes, Hodder, Keir, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/holmes-m.pdf",    "Providing ergonomic instructions enhances the biomechanical ...|Annemieke Houwink, Oude Hengel, Odell, Dennerlein, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/houwink-a.pdf",    "Large machinery and tractor-related musculoskeletal injuries ...|Quintin Williams, Alexander, Gerberich, Renier, Ryan, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/williams-q.pdf",    "The effect of lift origin height on lumbar kinematics among masons ...|Alysha Meyers, Fuller, Fethke, Herwig, Anton, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/meyers-a.pdf",    "Do smaller external notebook mice have different effects ...|Karen Oude Hengel, Houwink, Odell, Dennerlein, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/oudehengel-k.pdf",    "EMG muscle activity and subjective influences of an insole ...|Amy Disanto, Leonovich, Letourneau, Riggs, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/disanto-a.pdf",    "Gender differences of workers with musculoskeletal  ...|Ivis Figueroa-Sánchez, Orta-Anés, Nazario, Rodriguez, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/figueroa-i.pdf",    "An investigation of the framing effect of prospect theory ...|Hon Sun Lai, Chan, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/lai-s.pdf",    "When to return to work after carpal tunnel surgery? ...|Kaveh Sanati, Ghafghazi, Sadr, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/sanati-k.pdf",    "A predictive model for work disability among aircraft ...|Chun-lung Billy So, Hung, Lui, Chan, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/so-b.pdf",    "The influence of target size and weight on the trunk ...| Jangwhon Yoon, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,||./abstracts/yoon-j.pdf");