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Management of Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders [PDF]

open access: yesAAOHN Journal, 1992
1. Elements critical to a successful medical management program include cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) surveillance, conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping requirements, in addition to recognition, evaluation, and treatment. 2.
T R, Hales, P K, Bertsche
openaire   +2 more sources

The influence of information on the prevention of occupational risks and ergonomic requirements in the development of non-traumatic osteomuscular diseases of the shoulder – a pilot study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2019
Objectives Shoulder pain associated with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders is an important health problem in clinical practice due to its high prevalence, frequent consultations in primary healthcare and occupational health.
Gloria M. Rodríguez-Blanes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Musculoskeletal disorders and perception of working conditions: A survey of Brazilian dentists in São Paulo

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2017
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst dentists who work in public clinics in São Paulo, Brazil, to investigate their awareness of the presence of risk factors in the workplace, disability due to pain,
Artênio José Ísper Garbin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reducing Cumulative Trauma Disorders [PDF]

open access: yesAAOHN Journal, 1994
1. Cumulative trauma disorder can be reduced by applying four ergonomic approaches: applying anthropometric data, reducing the number of repetitions, reducing the force required, and eliminating awkward postures as much as possible. 2. Selecting the proper work surface height will help reduce fatigue, pain, and discomfort and will allow the employee to
openaire   +2 more sources

Prevalence of trauma, PTSD and psychotic symptomatology in relation to suicidality and quality of life in substance users

open access: yesDialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health, 2020
The present cross-sectional study aims to investigate trauma (early and cumulative), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, manifestation of psychotic symptomatology, quality of life and suicidality in recipients of Substitution Program services.
Theodora Christia   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comparison of PTSD and traumatic event rates in a clinical sample of non-refugee immigrants and native-born individuals with a psychotic disorder: a case-control study

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2023
Background: Migration is a multi-stage social process linked to traumatic event exposure and a notably increased risk of psychosis. Although these conditions affect refugee and non-refugee immigrants, prior trauma research has focused mainly on the ...
Amira Trabsa   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Until it hurts? Epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in youth sports

open access: yesJournal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2017
Sports and physical activity provide multiple social and health benefits to participants, but may also increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal pain and injuries, especially in skeletally immature adolescents.
Masamitsu Kamada   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objective: to analyze factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers with sociodemographic variables, health and work conditions, productivity and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Bruno da Silva Santos   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Medial Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review on Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

open access: yesQuality in Sport
Introduction: Medial epicondylitis, often called golfer's elbow, involves pain on the inner side of the elbow. It usually results from repetitive strain on the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the medial epicondyle.
Alicja Grzelak
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Intersections of Trauma, Structural Adversity, and Psychosis among a Primarily African-American Sample: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychiatry, 2017
Traumatic life events (TLEs) have been associated with multiple psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety disorders, major depression, PTSD, and psychosis.
Cherise Rosen   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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