Use of Smartphones as a Risk Factor for the Development of Morbidities in the Wrist and Fingers.

 To investigate the long-term use of smartphones as a risk factor for the development of morbidities in the wrist and fingers.  The present is a descriptive, exploratory study with a quantitative approach based on injury prevalence among one hundred smartphone users of a private university in the state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil. We applied a semi-structured questionnaire and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), as well as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Finkelstein, Phalen, reverse Phalen, and Tinel signal tests on the wrist.

Analysis of the effects of workplace physical activity in companies-a literature review.

Quality of work life is understood to be directly linked to the level of satisfaction of an individual with the execution of his or her tasks. Workplace physical activity is an important activity that aims to relax the muscle groups most used in occupational tasks, to increase workers' enthusiasm, and to reduce sickness absenteeism, thus contributing to improvements in quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the effects of the implantation of workplace physical activity protocols at companies.

COVID-19: the importance of physical therapy in the recovery of workers' health.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is likely to have a major impact on society and the economy since the illness is currently infecting a significant number of active workers in the industry and service sectors. The illness can have long-term consequences for patients, affecting their functional capacity and, consequently, their occupational performance. This study analyzed the effects of COVID-19 on occupational health, with a focus on the importance of physical therapy in rehabilitation.

Analysis of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and occupational stress in professors of a higher education institution in the state of Pernambuco.

Introduction: The consequences of technological innovations and current ways of work organization have prompted the appearance of various health conditions, namely repetitive strain disorders, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and burn-out; these can emotionally and physically overload workers.

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and occupational stress in professors of the Serra Talhada campus of Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano.

Methods: Participants signed a free and informed consent form and answered to the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.