Description
Book SynopsisCovering the broad range of cumulative trauma disorders, but focusing on those of the back and upper extremities, this text covers prevention - identifying biochemical hazards, effective health promotion, and hazard control interventions - with examples of practical problems.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
The Burden of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (M. Erdil, et al.).
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS OF THE UPPER EXTERMITIES.
Nonacute Musculoskeletal Disorders: Then and Now (M. Cherniack).
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis and Case Definitions (M. Erdil, et al.).
Conservative Management of Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremity with Physical Therapy (P. Rockar, et al.).
Screening and Medical Surveillance for Cumulative Trauma Disorders (D. Stumpp & P. Sparks).
Video Display Workstations and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (O. Dickerson & M. Erdil).
Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Impairment and Disability Assessment (S. Moon, et al.).
LOW BACK PAIN.
Conservative Management of Low Back Pain with Physical Therapy (R. Bowling, et al.).
Ergonomic Considerations for Manual Material Handling and Low Back Pain (T. Waters & V. Putz-Anderson).
REGULATORY ISSUES.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (R. Noonan).
Recent Ergonomic Initiatives (G. Perez & M. Erdil).
Index.
