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Ergonomic Awareness: Simple Solution To Prevent Work-Related MusculoskeletalDisorders (WMSDs)
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Ergonomic Awareness: Simple Solution To Prevent Work-Related MusculoskeletalDisorders (WMSDs)
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or dysfunctions thataffects muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints,cartilages, and spinal discs. They include sprains, strains,tears, soreness, pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hernias, andconnective tissue injuries of the structures previouslymentioned1. Musculoskeletal disorders is a major source ofdisability and loss of work time among employees2. Duringthe last two decades, there is an increase use of VisualDisplay Units (VDU) in majority of occupation which leadsto various work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Musculoskeletal symptoms of VDU users are believed tohave a multi-factorial etiology including repetitive motion,excessive force, prolong sitting or standing, workplaceergonomics, excessive physical loads and psychosocialfactors3
