Principles of prevention for cumulative trauma.
Cumulative trauma results when repetitive activity damages body parts. Because jobs are holistic in nature and do not affect only one joint or only one muscle, cumulative trauma often occurs in several parts of the body simultaneously. The author examines the causes of cumulative trauma and discusses the value of an effective cumulative trauma prevention program.
Isernhagen
S J
SJ
Isernhagen & Associates, Duluth, MN 55812.
D000375:Aging; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries