Occupational cold exposure is associated with upper extremity pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational cold exposure is common in Sweden but potential impacts on musculoskeletal disorders have not been thoroughly investigated. The primary aim of this study was to determine the associations between occupational contact and ambient cooling in relation to pain in the upper extremity.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a digital survey was conducted on a population-based sample of women and men between 24 and 76 years of age, living in northern Sweden. Occupational cold exposure, heavy manual handling, work with vibrating tools as well as the presence of upper extremity pain at different sites were subjectively reported. Associations between exposure and outcome were evaluated using multiple binary logistic regression.

Results

The final study sa

SUBMITTER: Stjernbrandt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10264621 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature