Healthcare workers are at an increasing risk of contracting Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). While healthcare organizations are investing significantly in patient lifting and handling equipment, to reduce the risk of lower back injuries, the paramedics profession …
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Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become one of the principal concerns for the occupational health departments of the organizations. Healthcare sector is one of the professions which top the list when it comes to number of workers having WMSDs. Among the variou…
Various studies have shown that sonographers experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to the nature of their profession. Even though these WMSDs are very prevalent and expensive, they can often be prevented with simple ergonomic interventions. While traditio…
Healthcare providers are at increasing risks of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). Three types of patient lifting techniques were analyzed: manual lifting, lifting using roller board, and lifting using air-inflated mattress. A comparison between them is made to quan…
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are common in working areas, and impact the health of the working population in several industries. The influence of WMSDs can lead to injuries to the soft tissues of human bodies, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. …