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Hard work never hurt anyone—or did it? A review of occupational associations with soft tissue musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb
  1. K Walker-Bone1,
  2. C Cooper2
  1. 1Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Mayfield House, University of Brighton, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9PH, UK
  2. 2MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hants SO16 6YD, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr K Walker-Bone
    Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Mayfield House, University of Brighton, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9PH, UK; k.walker-bonebsms.ac.uk

Abstract

Pain in the neck and upper limb is common and contributes greatly to absence due to sickness. Evidence is accumulating that factors such as prolonged abnormal posture and repetition contribute to these conditions. Psychosocial factors may also play a part and the relative importance of these is not yet known. Primary and secondary prevention trials are needed.

  • CTS, carpal tunnel syndrome
  • NIOSH, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  • RSI, repetitive strain injury
  • ULDs, upper limb disorders
  • upper limb disorders
  • epidemiology
  • occupation

https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2004.026484

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