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. 2017 Jan 27;61(4):319–325. doi: 10.1590/2359-3997000000237

Table 1. Distribution of subjects by number of anatomical regions affected by musculoskeletal symptoms according to the NMQ.

Affected anatomical regions (n) Pain (last 12 months) Pain (last 7 days) Limitation of activities (last 12 months)



n % n % n %
None 0 0 3 7.32 10 24.39
1 3 7.32 5 12.20 6 14.63
2 5 12.20 8 19.51 4 9.76
3 5 12.20 6 14.63 8 19.51
4 7 17.07 4 9.76 5 12.20
5 5 12.20 4 9.76 2 4.88
6 5 12.20 4 9.76 2 4.88
7 4 9.76 4 9.76 3 7.32
8 6 14.63 3 7.32 0 0
9 1 2.44 0 0 1 2.44

NMQ: Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.