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) are both common and costly. In fact, MSDs are the single largest category of workplace injuries and are responsible for almost 30 percent of all workers’ compensation ...

We did not find enough good‐quality evidence to draw reliable conclusions about the benefits and risks of different work-break interventions for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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" ...