Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice

PART I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction to Epidemiological Concepts in Musculoskeletal Disorders Chapter 2: Models for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders: Non-Medical Factors Contributing to Chronicity PART II: MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS Section A: The Spine Chapter 3: Neck 3a. Epidemiology: Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 3b. Biomechanics of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine 3c. Evaluation 3d. Treatment Options 3e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies Chapter 4: Lower Back 4a. Epidemiology. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 4b. Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine 4c. Evaluation 4d. Treatment Options 4e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies Section B: The Upper Extremity Chapter 5: Shoulder and Elbow 5a. Epidemiology. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 5b. Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex and Elbow 5c. Evaluation 5d. Treatment Options 5e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies Chapter 6: Wrist and Hand 6a. Epidemiology. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 6b. Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand 6c Evaluation 6d. Treatment Options 6e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies Section C: The Lower Extremity Chapter 7: Hip and Knee 7a. Epidemiology. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 7b. Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity 7c. Evaluation 7d. Treatment Options 7e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies Chapter 8: Ankle and Foot 8a. Epidemiology. Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors 8b. Biomechanics of the Ankle and Foot 8c. Evaluation 8d. Treatment Options 8e. Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies PART 3: ABILITY EVALUATION Chapter 9: Functional Capacity Testing Chapter 10: Disability Evaluation