作者：
Mani, LGerr, FEmory Univ
Rollins Sch Publ Hlth Dept Environm & Occupat Hlth Atlanta GA 30322 USA
Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders such as DeQuervain's tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tendonitis have become increasingly common among working people in the United States. Extensive e...
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Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders such as DeQuervain's tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tendonitis have become increasingly common among working people in the United States. Extensive epidemiological investigation indicates that the adverse ergonomic exposures of force, repetition, vibration and certain postures are risk factors for development of many of these disorders. Assessment of patients with possible work-related upper limb disorders requires eliciting information about the illness, performing an examination about the illness, and obtaining information about adverse ergonomic exposures on and off from work. Treatment can only be successful when exposure to adverse ergonomic risk factors is reduced or eliminated.
Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders are the fastest growing source of disability in the US workplace (1,2), affecting workers of all ages, including those less than 25 years old (3). Computer work for 4 or more ...
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Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders are the fastest growing source of disability in the US workplace (1,2), affecting workers of all ages, including those less than 25 years old (3). Computer work for 4 or more hours per day doubles the risk of these disorders (4). The association of upper extremity disorders with prolonged computer work and their emergence in younger workers (3) suggest that college students may also be at risk.
This study examined the extent and nature of bias associated with self-reported versus standardized physician-examination/assessment-based accounts of musculoskeletal disease in a sample of 406 persons chosen to repre...
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Investigates the ergonomic risks of trail workers at Yosemite National Park in California. Evaluation of work tasks at the hiking trail projects; Description of rock work as majority cause of muscuskeletal injuries; R...
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Investigates the ergonomic risks of trail workers at Yosemite National Park in California. Evaluation of work tasks at the hiking trail projects; Description of rock work as majority cause of muscuskeletal injuries; Recommendations for reducing muscular and postural load while performing the tasks.
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