Office Ergonomics Flashcards
Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders can include:
- Muscle tension
- Low back pain
- Reduced range of motion
The risks associated with MSD’s include:
- Awkward sitting
- Static position
- Prolonged sitting
- Lack of lumbar support
- Chair backrest not used
- twisting of torso
- Feet not on floor (dangling)
Common risks of MSD’s in the office setting include:
Back-related Shoulder-related Eye-related Elbow-related Hand/wrist related
What is tendonitis?
Inflammation/irritation of tendon
The types of activities that can cause tendonitis at work?
Incorrect posture at work can increase risk
What is bursitis?
Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, causing pain in the joints
What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury
What is a frequent cause of pain for computer users?
tennis elbow
Tennis elbow results from…
damage to the muscles and tendon when held in tense position for long periods of time, or overstretched
What is trigger finger?
‘Stenosing tenosynovitis’, it is a painful condition that causes finger of thumb to catch or lock in a bent position
Trigger finger is due to an inflammation of…
tendons located within the tendon sheath
Trigger finger may be caused by:
- highly repetitive forceful use of the finger and thumb
- prolonged use of power tools
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in space between collarbone and first rib (thoracic outlet) become compressed causing pain in shoulder and neck and numbness in fingers
What are some common causes of thoracic outlet syndrome?
- Physical trauma
- Repetitive injuries
What is carpel tunnel syndrome?
- Local compression of the segment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel
- Pain weakness, numbness of hand and wrist, radiating up the arm
