Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries and Prevention
Introduction[edit | edit source]
•Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) refer to the musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by one's work
- Common in occupations such as manufacturing, industrial technicians, office workers, etc.
- Tasks that require precise motor control and extended working hours in same posture[1]
- Usually characterized as pain, soreness, numbness, limited mobility and constrain one's participation in work or daily activities
- Primary cause of work-related disability and loss of productivity[2]
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
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Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]
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Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]
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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jay K, Brandt M, Sundstrup E, Schraefel M, Jakobsen MD, Sjøgaard G, et al.. Effect of individually tailored biopsychosocial workplace interventions on chronic musculoskeletal pain, stress and work ability among laboratory technicians: randomized controlled trial protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders [Internet]. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2014;15(1):444. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-444
- ↑ Rasotto C, Bergamin M, Simonetti A, Maso S, Bartolucci GB, Ermolao A, et al. Tailored exercise program reduces symptoms of upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders in a group of metalworkers: A randomized controlled trial. Manual Therapy. 2015;20(1):56–62.
