Musculoskeletal Disorders Target the Problem, Not the Symptom

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Too Much Wear and Tear and Not Enough Recovery Time

Perspectives On MSDs MSDs are common Most of us have experience Home & work Usually mild & temporary Can be disabling

Every Human Activity Home Recreation Work

Risk Depends On Magnitude, Duration and Frequency. Environment Awkward Postures MSD Risk Factors Contact Stress Repetitive Motions Static Postures Excessive Force

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Tendonitis Epicondylitis Rotator cuff syndrome De Quervain’s disease Trigger finger Ulnar nerve compression Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ganglion Cyst

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Development Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendon Sheath Irritated Nerves Inflamed Tendons

Nerves

Nerve Electric current travels up the nerve Fat does not conduct electricity Message moves quickly when the nerve is healthy. Message is inhibited when nerve is damaged.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Intersection Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Trigger Finger

DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers Elbow)

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Attachment

Biceps Tendonitis

Radial Nerve

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Rotator Cuff Muscles

Plantar Fasciitis

Conditions Associated with the Spine

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Lumbar Vertebrae

Spinal Disc

Disc Bulge

Disc Herniation

Pressure on Low Back in Various Postures

Reclined Position Reclined sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs. The knees should be slightly below the hips.

Sitting Upright Upright sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and inline, the knees should be equal to or lower than the hips.

Low Back Extension

Proper Lifting Techniques The Power Lift Get close to the object and move over the load as much as possible. Place your feet on each side of the object. Lift with your legs keeping your back straight, your buttocks out and your head up. Lift smoothly and breath.

Proper Lifting Techniques The Golfers’ Lift Place one hand down on fixed surface to support upper body. Keep back straight and raise one leg out behind you as you lean down to pick up the object. To lift look up, push down on the fixed surface and you lower your leg. Lift smoothly and breath.

Proper Lifting Techniques The Shoulder Lift Get close to the object and move over the load as much as possible. Place feet shoulder width apart with one foot in front of the other. Place one hand under the object for support. Keep your back straight and lift with your shoulder muscles and breath.

Develop an ergonomic process Upper management Commitment –Not just lip service –Active involvement Ergonomic team comprised of: –Management –Shop floor employees –Maintenance/Engineering How Do You Reduce Ergonomic Risks?

Ice Packs (20 minutes) Ice Massage (10 minutes) Ibuprofen/Naproxen/Aspirin (follow directions) Recovery time Waiting results in a longer recovery time and possibly surgery. Early Intervention

Rest and Recovery Give your body the time it needs to rest and recover from physical exertion and injury. Proper nutrition is essential for healing as well