Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among
Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition
โ Scribed by Margareta Nordin, Gunnar B. J. Andersson, M. H. Pope
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 403
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of this respected reference covers both the theoretical background and the clinical management-as well as the biomechanics and ergonomics-of orthopedic injuries occurring in the workplace.?ยท Emphasizes the prevention of disability.?ยท Offers expanded coverage of specific disorders ?ยท new topics, including whiplash ?ยท and a new section on outcome evaluation.?ยท Includes Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies in every body segment chapter.Features several new chapters: Functional Capacity Testing ?ยท Disability Evaluation ?ยท Treatment Options for the Wrist and Hand ?ยท Evaluation of the Neck ?ยท and Epidemiology of the Neck.
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