Physical characteristics of the back are not predictive of low back pain in healthy workers: A prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the working population, back disorders are an important reason for sick leave and permanent work inability. In the context of fitting the job to the worker, one of the primary tasks of the occupational health physician is to evalu...

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Main Authors: Masschelein Raphael, Verbeke Geert, Burdorf Alex, Crombez Geert, Van Nieuwenhuyse An, Moens Guido, Mairiaux Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/2