Published in BMJ Open on February 13, 2012
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A randomised controlled trial among cleaners--effects on strength, balance and kinesiophobia. BMC Public Health (2011) 0.94
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The Danish national return-to-work program--aims, content, and design of the process and effect evaluation. Scand J Work Environ Health (2012) 0.93
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Influence of frequency and duration of strength training for effective management of neck and shoulder pain: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med (2012) 0.90
Does an exercise intervention improving aerobic capacity among construction workers also improve musculoskeletal pain, work ability, productivity, perceived physical exertion, and sick leave?: a randomized controlled trial. J Occup Environ Med (2012) 0.90
Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms of the neck and upper extremity among dentists in China. BMJ Open (2014) 0.90
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Swiss ball abdominal crunch with added elastic resistance is an effective alternative to training machines. Int J Sports Phys Ther (2012) 0.88
Crank inertial load affects freely chosen pedal rate during cycling. J Biomech (2002) 0.88
Muscle activation strategies during strength training with heavy loading vs. repetitions to failure. J Strength Cond Res (2012) 0.88
Muscle activity during functional coordination training: implications for strength gain and rehabilitation. J Strength Cond Res (2010) 0.87
Patient transfers and assistive devices: prospective cohort study on the risk for occupational back injury among healthcare workers. Scand J Work Environ Health (2013) 0.87
Effect of the Danish return-to-work program on long-term sickness absence: results from a randomized controlled trial in three municipalities. Scand J Work Environ Health (2013) 0.87
Effectiveness of hamstring knee rehabilitation exercise performed in training machine vs. elastic resistance: electromyography evaluation study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil (2014) 0.86
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Scapular muscle activity from selected strengthening exercises performed at low and high intensities. J Strength Cond Res (2012) 0.85
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Effect of targeted strength, endurance, and coordination exercise on neck and shoulder pain among fighter pilots: a randomized-controlled trial. Clin J Pain (2013) 0.85
Eccentric strengthening effect of hip-adductor training with elastic bands in soccer players: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med (2012) 0.84
Effect of individualized worksite exercise training on aerobic capacity and muscle strength among construction workers--a randomized controlled intervention study. Scand J Work Environ Health (2011) 0.84
A physiological counterpoint to mechanistic estimates of "internal power" during cycling at different pedal rates. Eur J Appl Physiol (2003) 0.83
Time trend analysis of return to work after stroke in Denmark 1996-2006. Int J Occup Med Environ Health (2012) 0.83
Evaluation of muscle activity during a standardized shoulder resistance training bout in novice individuals. J Strength Cond Res (2012) 0.83
Does a history of physical exposures at work affect hand-grip strength in midlife? A retrospective cohort study in Denmark. Scand J Work Environ Health (2013) 0.83
Protocol for shoulder function training reducing musculoskeletal pain in shoulder and neck: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2011) 0.83
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Dose-response of strengthening exercise for treatment of severe neck pain in women. J Strength Cond Res (2013) 0.82
Exercise training and work task induced metabolic and stress-related mRNA and protein responses in myalgic muscles. Biomed Res Int (2012) 0.82
Strength training increases the size of the satellite cell pool in type I and II fibres of chronically painful trapezius muscle in females. J Physiol (2011) 0.82
Effect of scapular function training on chronic pain in the neck/shoulder region: a randomized controlled trial. J Occup Rehabil (2014) 0.82