Background Osteoporotic fractures among the elderly are common, and without preventive
measures the burden of these fractures on health-care systems will increase further. The …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of dynamic muscle training and relaxation training
for chronic neck pain. Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Five occupational …

Type 2 diabetes is a strong risk factor for coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac death.
It is associated with reduced baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and heart rate variability (HRV) …

Study Design. A randomized controlled study with 12 months intervention. Objective. To
study the effectiveness of a training intervention with emphases on the control of lumbar …

Background Currently, there is insufficient evidence available regarding the relationship
between level of physical fitness and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in younger …

Poor glucose control increases the risk of vascular complications and cardiovascular
mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of a …

Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate a 6-month intervention to promote
office-employees' walking with pedometers and e-mail messages. Methods Participants …

Background Registered healthcare workers worldwide have a high prevalence of work-
related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly of the back. Multidisciplinary interventions …

Objective. 1) To examine whether cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with waist
circumference (WC) and overall and abdominal fatness in eight-year-old girls and boys. 2) …

Background Exercise is recommended for the treatment and management of low back pain
(LBP) and the prevention of chronicity. Exercise adherence has been only modest in …