Ergonomics » Medicine
Medical diagnosis and treatment of ergonomic-related injuries. Clinical guidelines and primary care management of acute low back pain. AHCPR guidelines on acute low back problems in adults. Teaching module for physicians and health care professionals on low back pain . Carpal tunnel syndrome. Series of ergonomic medicine guides designed for patients that provide explanations & illustrations. Medical management in an ergonomics program. Painful shoulder diagnosis and treatment.
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Acute Low Back Problems in Adults [2673] 
Consumer Guideline 14: Low Back Pain from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Consumer Guideline 14: Low Back Pain from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Algorithms for Musculoskeletal Disorders [23564]
Medical algorithms for various musculoskeletal disorders
Medical algorithms for various musculoskeletal disorders
Algorithms for Musculoskeletal Disorders [22894]
Carpal tunnel, back pain, hand-arm vibration syndrome and many more
Carpal tunnel, back pain, hand-arm vibration syndrome and many more
Anatomy and Back Pain [18550]
Review of spinal anatomy to understand the causes of back pain and to evaluate treatment options
Review of spinal anatomy to understand the causes of back pain and to evaluate treatment options
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [2277]
Fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Medical Update [8013] Latest developments and diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other types of RSI
Case Management for Work-Related Upper Extremity Disorders ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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ICM protocol for the management of work-related upper extremity disorders
[23460] ICM protocol for the management of work-related upper extremity disorders
Chronic Back Pain: Physiological Or Psychological? [33373]
Back pain disability is increasing in our society
Back pain disability is increasing in our society
Conservative Treatments for Back Pain [3598]
Resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back pain
Resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back pain
Hammer Hand & Surgery [27305]
Hypothenar hammer syndrome, also known as hammer hand, are best alleviated by bypass grafting surgery
Hypothenar hammer syndrome, also known as hammer hand, are best alleviated by bypass grafting surgery
Herniated Disk Guide [23616]
Information for patients about treatment options related to herniated disks
Information for patients about treatment options related to herniated disks
Link Reported Between Smoking and Musculoskeletal Disorders [22660]
Results of a study of nearly 13,000 smoking and non-smoking respondents ages 16 to 64
Results of a study of nearly 13,000 smoking and non-smoking respondents ages 16 to 64
Medical Management of
Ergonomically-Related Medical Disorders [23715]
Overview of medical issues that arise related to ergonomics-related injuries
Overview of medical issues that arise related to ergonomics-related injuries
Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Back Pain [31342]
Minimally invasive surgey to treat identifiable spine problems with small incisions that allow for a quicker recovery
Minimally invasive surgey to treat identifiable spine problems with small incisions that allow for a quicker recovery
Orthopedics & Ergonomic Disorders, Surgery and Treatment Procedures [27912]
A series of tutorials such as back pain, CTS, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, myelogram, etc
A series of tutorials such as back pain, CTS, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, myelogram, etc
Overuse Injury [21627]
Medical advice on 25 different conditions including CTS, cervical strain and more
Medical advice on 25 different conditions including CTS, cervical strain and more
Patient Education Materials: Artificial Joint Replacement [12255]
Patient guides on joint replacement
Patient guides on joint replacement
Patient Educational Materials: Low Back Pain [2134]
Discusses the medical treatment of low back pain in adults
Discusses the medical treatment of low back pain in adults
Selected Topics in Surface Electromyography for Use in the Occupational Setting [18368]
Electromyography in ergonomics
Electromyography in ergonomics
Spinal Anatomy [18844]
Information about spinal cords, spinal joints, spinal muscles and other antatomical features
Information about spinal cords, spinal joints, spinal muscles and other antatomical features
Spinal Surgery Discharge Instructions [18845]
Advice for patients who have recently undergone spinal surgery
Advice for patients who have recently undergone spinal surgery
Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders Algorithm [971]
Outlines steps to take with ergonomics injuries
Outlines steps to take with ergonomics injuries
Workplace VDT Use Not a Risk Factor for Reduced Birth Weight [4010]
Outlines results of NIOSH study that indicates VDT use does not cause premature birth
Outlines results of NIOSH study that indicates VDT use does not cause premature birth
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Ergonomics / Computers
Computer use hazards and guidelines
Ergonomics / Exercises
Exercises & stretches that can help prevent CTD injuries, eyestrain, etc.
Ergonomics / Lifting
Guidance on how to control manual handling hazards in the workplace
Ergonomics / References
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics / Upper Limb
Elbow, shoulder and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
Medicine / Orthopedics
Clinical resources on orthopedics
Medicine / Pain
Pain assessment tools, diagnosis & treatment of migraines, cancer pain, etc.
Medicine / Sports Medicine
Subjects related to sports medicine and sports science
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