Impacts of Occupational Physical Activity

Long-term engagement in high-intensity occupational physical activity can increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and fatigue due to prolonged and forceful exertion. Job-related physical activity may not allow sufficient time for recovery, unlike leisure time physical activity. Socioeconomic factors play a role; individuals in high physical activity jobs from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face challenges accessing healthcare and healthy lifestyle choices. The complex interplay of occupational demands, stress, and limited resources creates a different efficacy of physical activity at work compared to leisure time activities.