Research review: MSK absenteeism and ergonomics
What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. These can result from injuries or chronic disorders related to work activities. Examples of MSDs include: Sprains, strains, and tears Back pain Carpal tunnel syndroms MSDs are often associated with high […]
Thumb pain: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis or more commonly known as Texter’s Thumb is an overuse injury affecting the tendon sheath (thin layer of tissue) that surrounds two of the tendons responsible for the movements of the thumb. Tendons attach muscle to bone and those responsible in this condition are the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis […]
