Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include painful conditions and injuries of the muscles, tendons, joints and nerves that affect the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands. In Canada, upper extremity MSDs and low-back pain are the leading causes of disabling work-related injuries.
While there is general agreement that work hazards (such as repetitive, awkward and static postures, heavy loads, vibration, low job control and poor social support) can contribute to the development of upper extremity MSDs, there is less agreement on the most appropriate ways to reduce or eliminate these hazards. This systematic review, an update of another conducted about 10 years ago, sets out to find occupational health and safety (OHS) interventions that effectively prevent and manage upper extremity MSDs.
For detailed findings, please see our Sharing Best Evidence at: https://www.iwh.on.ca/sbe/what-workpl....
Thank you to the subject matter experts on workplace wellness and fitness for the use of their footage. You can see the original videos used below:
Office Workout Upper Body Standing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMhay...
Resistance Band Incline Chest Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHkEY...
Long Easy Arm Pad For Desk Or Chair Arm Rest Mouse Pad Wrist Comfort Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJvI_...
Yoga w your boots on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgJ-1...
10 - Minute Exercises at Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytLAo...
