Associations between biopsychosocial factors and chronic upper limb pain among slaughterhouse workers: cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of factors associated with chronic pain is necessary for preventive strategies. The present study investigates biopsychosocial differences, with specific focus on rate of force development (RFD) and work ability, between workers with and without chronic upper limb pain.

Methods

Eighty-two male slaughterhouse workers, 49 with chronic upper limb pain and 33 pain-free controls participated in the study. Maximal muscle strength, RFD, and muscle activity was determined from fast and forceful maximal voluntary contractions for the shoulder and hand. Participants filled out a questionnaire on work ability (work ability index), work disability (Work module of DASH questionnaire), fear avoidance, and self-rated health. Additionally, pressure pain threshold (PPT)

SUBMITTER: Sundstrup E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4769589 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature