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Reducing or preventing injuries; Reducing workers’ efforts by decreasing forces in lifting, handling, pushing, and pulling materials; Reducing risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., awkward postures from reaching into containers) Increasing productivity, product and service quality, and worker morale
Examples of awkward postures include: Bending or twisting the torso while lifting heavy objects: This can place excessive stress on the back muscles and spine. Sitting with a hunched back: This posture can strain the neck, shoulders, and back muscles. Reaching overhead or out to the side for extended periods: This can lead to shoulder and neck ...
Nerve compression is a result of poor posture, prolonged computer use is an example of repetitive strain injury which affects the musculoskeletal system. [16] [2] Whiplash injury, whereby the force causes strain to the capsule and ligaments of the apophyseal joints of the cervical spine. [7]
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury to part of the musculoskeletal or nervous system caused by repetitive use, vibrations, compression or long periods in a fixed position. [1] Other common names include repetitive stress injury , repetitive stress disorders , cumulative trauma disorders ( CTDs ), and overuse syndrome .
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are injuries to the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, or nerves caused by repetitive movements. [1] Such injuries are more likely if the movements required force or were accompanied by vibrations, compression, hyperextension , or the maintenance of sustained positions.
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Suggestions for preventing various back injuries primarily address the causes of those injuries. The risk for back sprains and strains may be reduced with lifestyle choices, including smoking cessation, limiting alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and keeping bones and muscles strong with adequate exercise and a healthy diet. [8]
A strain is a type of acute injury that occurs to the muscle or tendon. Similar to sprains, it can vary in severity, from a stretching of the muscle or tendon to a complete tear of the tendon from the muscle. Some of the most common places that strains occur are in the foot, back of the leg (hamstring), or back. [2]