Aim: This study aims to investigate the relationship between the ergonomic perceptions of academic and administrative staff at universities and their reported musculoskeletal pain, as well as to assess the effect of this pain on absenteeism, as indicated by health reports and sickness permits.Methods: The study employed a sociodemographic information form to assess absenteeism, the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) to evaluate musculoskeletal pain, and the Postural Habits and Awareness Questionnaire (PHAQ) to measure ergonomic awareness. Results: The study comprised 242 female participants and 120 male participants, with a mean age of 38 years. Statistical analysis revealed significant occurrences of neck, back, and waist (respectively; %10.16 -11,61–10,37) pain reported within the last 7 days. Our findings suggest that neck, back, and waist scores did not contribute to participants work absenteeism (respectively; p =0.776, p =0.612, p =0.196). A significant correlation was found between the weighted CMDQ scores for neck, back, and waist and all PHAQ sub-factors. Conclusion: Low ergonomic awareness leads to postural discomfort and absenteeism, making training in ergonomic practices essential to reduce musculoskeletal pain and enhance productivity among academic and administrative staff. This study highlights that improving postural awareness in higher education employees can significantly reduce neck, back, and waist pain related to prolonged sitting and improper work positions.

Background and Objectives: Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is a peripheral nerve injury occurring during birth that may result in upper-extremity weakness and functional impairment. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on motor function, muscle strength, range of motion, and upper-extremity function in children with BPBI. Materials and Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO. PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to 5 May 2026. Only randomized controlled trials were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, and risk of bias was evaluated using the RoB 2 tool. Results: Seven randomized controlled trials involving 197 participants were included. Several studies reported improvements in shoulder abduction, elbow flexion, wrist extension, muscle strength, and motor function following NMES compared with conventional therapy. The combination of NMES and constraint-induced movement therapy demonstrated favorable outcomes in functional performance. However, substantial heterogeneity was observed across studies regarding participant characteristics, NMES parameters, treatment duration, and outcome measures. The certainty of evidence ranged from low to very low. Conclusions: Current evidence suggests that NMES may serve as a potential adjunct to conventional rehabilitation in children with BPBI. However, given the low to very low certainty of the evidence, high risk of bias, and substantial clinical and methodological heterogeneity among the included studies, definitive clinical recommendations cannot currently be made. Future well-designed randomized controlled trials using standardized protocols, consistent outcome measures, and longer follow-up periods are warranted.