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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Pain

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Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) comprise a unique subset of pain disorders. These musculoskeletal disorders are distinctive in their etiology, presentation, and influence on industry and employees. The primary objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of the most commonly diagnosed WRMDs in a manner that is useful to clinicians, researchers, and health care administrators. The chapter integrates research findings within the occupational health literature into a comprehensive compendium that will update the reader on epidemiological, assessment, and therapeutic issues salient to WRMDs. Limitations and recommendations regarding the current state of the literature are also highlighted.

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Abbreviations

BLS:

Bureau of Labor Statistics

CT:

Computerized tomography

CTS:

Carpal tunnel syndrome

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

NIH:

National Institutes of Health

NIOSH:

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

NRC:

National Research Council

NSAID:

Nonsteroidal inflammatory medication

TENS:

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

WRMDs:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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Hernandez, A.M., Peterson, A.L. (2012). Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Pain. In: Gatchel, R., Schultz, I. (eds) Handbook of Occupational Health and Wellness. Handbooks in Health, Work, and Disability. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4839-6_4

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