Articles
CVD Risk Factors Predict Risk of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kurt T. Hegmann, M.D., from University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and colleagues assessed the risk of MSDs (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis) based on CVD risk scores. Analysis included nine-year prospective data from 1,224 workers in three states. The researchers found that the adjusted relative risk for developing one or more MSDs increased to 3.90 for those participants with 10-year CVD risk scores >15 percent; the adjusted relative risk was 17.4 for developing four or more disorders.
How to Tell if Chest Pain is Muscular
Musculoskeletal chest pain can be alarming since any type of chest pain can raise concerns about heart disease. And because chest pain may indeed be a sign of angina or of some other cardiac (heart) problem, it is always a good idea to have it checked out. Heart disease, however, is only one of the many types of conditions that can produce chest pain. One of the more frequent causes of non-cardiac chest pain is a strained chest muscle.
The article will explore some causes of musculoskeletal chest pain and how strained chest muscles are diagnosed and treated.
Practice Principles for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are painful injuries affecting the muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons of up to 90% of sonographers and other operators of diagnostic medical sonography. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders result from the movements and maneuvers repeated multiple times a day by those performing ultrasound examinations, which may lead to serious health issues.4 Moreover, of those sonographers who are injured, 20% will leave the profession due to their injury.
Musculoskeletal Diseases Treatment Market Trends Size Share Insights 2023-2030
Ligaments, nerves, muscles, joints, tendons, and the structures supporting the neck, back, and limbs make up the musculoskeletal system in the human body. Musculoskeletal problems include any musculoskeletal system damage, discomfort, or inflammation. According to the research report published by DataM Intelligence, the global musculoskeletal diseases treatment market size was valued at USD YY billion in 2021, it is projected to reach USD YY billion by 2029, with growth at a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period 2022-2029.
What are Musculoskeletal Disorders and What Causes Them?
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are a group of conditions that affect the muscles, bones, and joints in the body. These disorders can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty with movement. Treatment for these disorders often involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. MSDs have several types with varying degrees of severity. Some common types of musculoskeletal disorders include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and tendinitis. Each of these types of MSDs has various symptoms, often more than one, which can be a temporary or chronic condition.
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) may be costing you in employee days away from work. MSD hazards and ergonomic practices also still command the attention of safety and health inspectors, so you need to understand your facility’s MSD hazards and appropriate ergonomic interventions. MSDs, sometimes called “ergonomic injuries,” include back strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and tendonitis, usually resulting from awkward or static postures, forceful exertions, or repetitive movements.