title: The static biomechanical examination and its importance in occupational medicine.
abstract: This article presents a review of the biomechanical examination of the lower extremities. Various techniques for taking measurements are presented in an orderly fashion; a format is given to decrease the total time spent performing examinations. The author proposes that, because lower extremity injury and disease account for a significant portion of compensation cases, this examination be used as a screening device for employment. This preventive measure may decrease health care costs to employers and needless injuries to their employees.
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*