Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), or “ergonomic injuries,” can occur when a person performs repetitive motions or overexerts parts of the body like the muscles, tendons or ligaments. MSDs include ...

The prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of MSDs in PMW have significantly increased, with OA and lower back pain as leading contributors. High-income regions, such as North America, ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among school teachers represent a significant occupational health concern across the globe. Teachers are frequently exposed to risk factors such as prolonged static ...

The purpose of this program is to reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) by identification and resolution of ergonomic hazards through training, ergonomic ...

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders affect the muscles, bones, joints, and tissues. In children, they may be due to infection, cancer, inflammatory arthritis, or progressive muscle disorders. MSK ...

Injury is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain. Other causes include arthritis, overuse, poor posture, and referred pain that’s radiated from another area. Treatments such as medications and ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant occupational hazard for dental professionals. The intricate work environment, which involves prolonged static postures, repetitive hand ...

The less commonly discussed forms of musculoskeletal disorder are on the rise, and are set to affect twice as many people in the next 30 years, new research predicts. This category of "other" ...

PARIS — For orchestra musicians, performance is everything. So, it's no wonder that musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) — a reality for so many of these professionals — are not openly discussed. Physical ...

People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study ...

The National Safety Council (NSC) has announced its third annual round of grants focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common and costly workplace injuries. With this latest ...