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Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1996
The relationship between work activities and the diagnostic entities discussed in this article is poorly understood, but their development is probably multifactorial. The enormous cost to industry and society is driving many investigators to study the causes and pathologic manifestations of CTDs, and this research should lead to improved strategies for
P E, Higgs, V L, Young
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The relationship between work activities and the diagnostic entities discussed in this article is poorly understood, but their development is probably multifactorial. The enormous cost to industry and society is driving many investigators to study the causes and pathologic manifestations of CTDs, and this research should lead to improved strategies for
P E, Higgs, V L, Young
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Cumulative trauma disorders: A review
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2017BACKGROUND: Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a term for various injuries of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that are caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression or sustained postures. Although there are many studies citing incidence of CTDs, there are fewer articles about its etiology, pathology and ...
Zaheen A, Iqbal, Ahmad H, Alghadir
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Cumulative trauma disorders among hand therapists
Work, 1997Objectives: This study examined the prevalence of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) among hand therapists. Factors such as hand therapy tasks and number of years spent performing these tasks were examined in their contribution to CTD symptoms of the upper extremity.
K M, Harmon +7 more
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Cumulative trauma disorders among California veterinarians
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2012AbstractBackgroundThe prevalence of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) in veterinarians has not been adequately studied.MethodsA questionnaire was sent to 2,000 California veterinarians in 1997; the return rate was 73% (n = 1,415).ResultsNinety‐six percent (1,353) of the respondents were professionally active and were included in the analyses.
Steven L, Berry +3 more
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders among Dentists
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, 2014AbstractObjectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the cumulative trauma disorders [CTD] among public health dentists according to sex, age, working time, specialty, workload, and physical activity, identifying the frequency, intensity, and limitations caused by CTD in their professional practice.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried ...
Humberto Gomes Vidal +5 more
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Ergonomics and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Hand Clinics, 1986Chronic tendon and nerve disorders of the upper extremity, such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, are a common problem among persons who routinely perform hand-intensive work. This article summarizes the most commonly reported occupational risk factors: repetitiveness, forcefulness, certain postures, mechanical stresses, exposure to vibration ...
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders and Ergonomics
Work, 1994By tracing office (computer-related) trends from the 1960s through the 1990s, one can extract the reasons for the dramatic rise in workplace injuries that result from poor ergonomic conditions. Much confusion continues to exist surrounding the notion of ergonomics, and employers are afraid to plunge in and implement an ergonomic program.
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