Upper limb disorders among coopers in the Scotch whisky industry

Occupational Medicine
Fiona Macdonald, Eugene Waclawski

Abstract

Coopering is a physically demanding trade which has existed for >500 years. Anecdotal clinical evidence suggested increased prevalence of upper limb disorders in the population of coopers in one organization. To investigate the prevalence of upper limb disorders in coopers and non-coopers. To identify differences in prevalence, and any relationship between the findings and the work practices. Cross-sectional study of 108 coopers and 110 non-coopers. The Standardized Nordic questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms was administered to all participants, who also underwent a clinical assessment for upper limb disorders. Coopers were more likely to report elbow pain in the past 12 months (OR 3.4; 95% CI: 1.8-6.2) and pain in the last 7 days (OR 4.7; 95% CI: 2.0-8.9) and this was likely to lead to prevention of activity in the past 12 months associated with the elbow (P < 0.05). Clinical evaluation highlighted a higher prevalence of upper limb disorders in coopers (OR 9.8; 95% CI: 3.9-24.3) with epicondylitis predominating (OR 8.4; 95% CI: 2.8-25.0). There was also a higher prevalence of problems in the wrist and hand among coopers (OR 8.15; 95% CI: 1.04-64; P = 0.03). Logistic regression analysis confirmed the risk...Continue Reading

References

Dec 1, 1994·Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health·B BernardT Hales
Dec 1, 1993·American Journal of Industrial Medicine·J H Andersen, O Gaardboe
Apr 1, 1993·Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health·T J ArmstrongE R Viikari-Juntura
Sep 1, 1995·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine·C Fransson-HallA Kilbom
Aug 1, 1996·Occupational Medicine·I T Yu, T W Wong
Aug 1, 1997·Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health·A FranzblauR A Werner
Jun 13, 1998·Occupational and Environmental Medicine·J M HarringtonD Gompertz
Oct 9, 1998·Occupational and Environmental Medicine·G K LemastersL Forst
Sep 1, 1987·Applied Ergonomics·I KuorinkaK Jørgensen

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Apr 25, 2012·Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health·Mashaallah AghilinejadAmir Bahrami Ahmadi
Oct 31, 2018·Work : a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation·Haji Omid KaltehNahid Rahmani
Feb 27, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Oliver LotterJochen Molsner

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.