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Know the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and how to stay away from them

Apart from apparent accidental injuries, our body can undergo the wear and tear of aging. The repetitive use of our musculoskeletal system can result in disabilities and injuries to the concerned body parts. Such injuries are known as musculoskeletal disorders. The research by BLS has found out that musculoskeletal disorders are the first and foremost reason for the employeesu2019 days away from work in America.

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Know the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and how to stay away from them

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  1. The best blogging site Presents Understand the musculoskeletal disorders & how to avoid them

  2. Do you think only accidents alone can cause injuries to the human body? • If so, you are on the different track. • Repetitive stress or overuse of your body part could spawn disabilities to your body too.

  3. By the way, what is musculoskeletal disorder? • Any sort of injuries to your muscles and skeletal systems are known as musculoskeletal disorders.

  4. Factual data • Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that musculoskeletal disorders are the single largest category of injuries and illnesses under occupational diseases in the U.S. • U.S companies expended around 50 billion dollars on the MSDs for their employees. • Common Musculoskeletal disorders • There are more than 150 types of musculoskeletal injuries categorized

  5. Types of Musculoskeletal disorders • Arthritis • Osteoporosis • Ankylosing Spondylitis • Annular Tears • Disc Herniations • Carpal, Cubital and Radial Tunnel Syndromes • Tendinitis or Tendonitis • Rotator Cuff Injuries • Epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow • Trigger Finger

  6. Types of Musculoskeletal disorders • Ligament Sprain • Tension Neck Syndrome • Thoracic Outlet Compression • Digital Neuritis • De Quervain’s Syndrome • Mechanical Back Syndrome • Fibromyalgia • Bone fractures & Dislocations • Scoliosis

  7. Causes for musculoskeletal disorders • Overuse injuries in daily life or occupation • Poor posture • Old age • Immobilization of limbs for a long time • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Slip and Falls • Improper Exercise • Workplace Accidents

  8. Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorder • Recurrent Pain • Stiffness • Dull Pain • Redness • Swelling or Edema • Muscle Weakness

  9. Treatments for Musculoskeletal Disorder • Acupuncture • Physical Therapy • Chiropractic Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs • Splints • Corticosteroid Injections • Surgeries

  10. Have you been affected by musculoskeletal disorder in the workplace? Looking for workers’ compensation!

  11. For Further Clarification Visit medlegal360.com ThankYou

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