Research review: MSK absenteeism and ergonomics
What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. These can result from injuries or chronic disorders related to work activities. Examples of MSDs include: Sprains, strains, and tears Back pain Carpal tunnel syndroms MSDs are often associated with high […]
Thumb pain: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis or more commonly known as Texter’s Thumb is an overuse injury affecting the tendon sheath (thin layer of tissue) that surrounds two of the tendons responsible for the movements of the thumb. Tendons attach muscle to bone and those responsible in this condition are the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis […]
Sitting Versus Standing At Your Desk – Which Is Best For You?
We’ve outlined the Pros and Cons of sitting and standing at your desk, first let’s take a look at sitting; Pros Support and Stability – Sitting provides a stable and consistent base of support for tasks that require fine motor skills such as typing, drawing or detailed writing. Reduction of fatigue – Prolonged standing can […]
