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Target the Problem, Not the Symptom. Musculoskeletal Disorders. 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
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Target the Problem, Not the Symptom Musculoskeletal Disorders
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 Work Recreation Home
Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders • Tendonitis • Epicondylitis • Rotator cuff syndrome • De Quervain’s disease • Trigger finger • Ulnar nerve compression • Carpal tunnel syndrome
Development Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendon Sheath Inflamed Tendons Irritated 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.
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.