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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

¹Department of Community Health Sciences, Winnipeg, Canada. yassi@cc.umanitoba.ca

Current Opinion in Rheumatology

|April 6, 2000

Summary

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are common and costly. Addressing physical and workplace factors can effectively manage and remediate these conditions, improving clinical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Clinical Management

Background:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent and pose significant clinical challenges.
Ambiguity in terminology and case definitions has hindered practitioner engagement.
Recent advancements offer a more unified approach to understanding and managing WMSDs.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of addressing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
To advocate for a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of WMSDs.
To emphasize the role of clinicians in managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of current understanding and terminology of WMSDs.
Analysis of etiological factors contributing to WMSDs.
Discussion of remediation strategies for WMSDs.

Main Results:

The term 'work-related musculoskeletal disorders' offers a less etiologically loaded alternative to 'repetitive strain injuries' or 'cumulative trauma disorders'.
WMSDs affect various body parts, including the back, lower limbs, upper limbs, and neck.
Effective management involves assessing and addressing a combination of physical, environmental, organizational, and psychosocial workplace factors.

Conclusions:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are significant health issues requiring clinical attention.
A multifactorial approach considering physical and workplace elements is crucial for remediation.
Clinicians should actively lead the assessment and management of WMSDs.

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