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Cumulative Trauma Disorder of the Upper Limb
Hand Clinics, 1991The current status of cumulative trauma disorder of the upper limb is examined from the standpoint of its long history, its current controversies, and the philosophic basis of the present laws, which control management of the condition. The future needs that should permit cumulative trauma disorders to be better understood, better managed, and better ...
James H. Dobyns, James H. Dobyns
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Psychosocial influences in the development of cumulative trauma disorders
Journal of Hand Therapy, 2021This study is a single-phase, qualitative study using grounded theory methodology.Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are musculoskeletal disorders that impact health and productivity. CTD risk factors are present in the workplace, home, and community.
Marsha Neville +4 more
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Pathogenesis of cumulative trauma disorder
The Journal of Hand Surgery, 1994Ramazzini first described work-related neck and upper limb disorder in 17 13. In the last two decades, industrialized countries have witnessed a remarkable increase in what is termed ‘cumulative trauma disorders’ (CTD).le3 CTD has proven to be a frustrating problem for the worker and those involved in its medical management and an enormous economic ...
Christine B. Novak, Susan E. Mackinnon
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Production Strategies and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2000This poster reports on an exploratory survey carried out in an industrial company with the purpose of establishing the relations between different forms of work reorganisation, based on strategies to improve productivity and competitiveness, and the evolution of incidences of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) in the reorganised sectors of the company.
Rosangela Maria Vanalle +2 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 keyboarding work
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2000Abstract This paper reviews the current state of the relationship between computer keyboard use and the development of cumulative trauma disorders [CTDs] as found in the literature. Alternative keyboard designs using biomechanical evaluation methods as justification for their use are also reviewed.
T.K. Amell, Shrawan Kumar
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Occupational Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremity
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1994Abstract The umbrella term cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) (also known as repetitive strain injuries, overuse syndromes, and repetitive motion disorders) covers a number of similar conditions arising from overuse of the joints or soft tissues of the upper extremity.
Renee M. Williams, Muriel G. Westmorland
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Cumulative trauma disorders among hand therapists
Work, 1997This 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.Of the 356 questionnaires distributed to registrants at the 1996 Hand Conference, 195 (55%) were ...
Michael A. Thompson +7 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 ...
Luiz Gutenberg Toledo de Miranda Coelho Junior +5 more
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Consumer Products and Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting, 1990This panel focuses on the relationship between consumer products and CTD. Between the ages of 18 to 64, more people are disabled from musculoskeletal problems than any other category of disorder. Many of these disabilities are Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD). They result from frequent, extreme joint movements and forces.
Colin Drury, Alan S. Frank
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