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https://read.qxmd.com/read/20037247/prevalence-of-work-related-upper-limb-disorders-in-hairdressers-a-cross-sectional-study-on-the-influence-of-working-conditions-and-psychological-ergonomic-and-physical-factors
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
E De Smet, F Germeys, L De Smet
A cross sectional study where 145 hairdressers were interviewed for the occurrence of work related upper limb disorders (WRULD). The interview features for engagement, burnout and workaholism, as well as asks for general health and working conditions. The BMI, the hand size and gripping force of each worker was obtained. WRULD was present in 41%. It was significantly correlated with burnout and workaholism. Surprisingly it was not altered by engagement or by the use of ergonomic equipment. Morphological features (BMI), hand size and gripping force, were not related to the occurrence of WRULD...
2009: Work: a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/19922603/cost-effectiveness-of-postural-exercise-therapy-versus-physiotherapy-in-computer-screen-workers-with-early-non-specific-work-related-upper-limb-disorders-wruld-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Marjon D van Eijsden, Sylvia A Gerhards, Rob A de Bie, Johan L Severens
BACKGROUND: Exercise therapies generate substantial costs in computer workers with non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD). AIMS: To study if postural exercise therapy is cost-effective compared to regular physiotherapy in screen-workers with early complaints, both from health care and societal perspective. METHODS: Prospective randomized trial including cost-effectiveness analysis; one year follow-up. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty-eight screen-workers with early non-specific WRULD; six drop-outs...
2009: Trials
https://read.qxmd.com/read/18215754/managing-type-ii-work-related-upper-limb-disorders-in-keyboard-and-mouse-users-who-remain-at-work-a-case-series-report
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Bo Povlsen, Robyn-Lee Rose
Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) are difficult to diagnose due to the limited availability of recognized objective assessment methods. This case series report demonstrates the use of the "typing capacity cycle" test and standardized clinical tests as outcome measures to assess work capacity in four high-intensity keyboard and mouse users who remain at work before and after the implementation of a six-month treatment program. Pain intensity, the duration of pain before treatment, the duration of treatment, type of work, and the location of the pain were recorded for each patient...
January 2008: Journal of Hand Therapy: Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
https://read.qxmd.com/read/17149466/work-related-upper-limb-disorders
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REVIEW
E Michael Shanahan, Peter Jezukaitis
BACKGROUND: Work related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) are among the most common workers' compensation claims. Their management is a challenge for medical practitioners for a range of reasons. OBJECTIVE: This article describes the common WRULDs and summarises current management strategies. DISCUSSION: The identification and management of WRULDs is complicated by diagnostic, aetiological and therapeutic uncertainties. The workers' compensation system further complicates the issue...
December 2006: Australian Family Physician
https://read.qxmd.com/read/16720967/test-retest-reliability-of-a-wruld-functional-capacity-evaluation-in-healthy-adults
#25
JOURNAL ARTICLE
R Soer, E H J Gerrits, M F Reneman
The aim of this study was to determine test-retest reliability of a Functional Capacity Evaluation for patients with non-specific Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD FCE). The study sample included 33 healthy adults, consisting of 14 males and 19 females with a mean age of 29.2 years. The WRULD FCE consisted of 8 different tests including 26 items measuring repetitive movements, duration, working in awkward positions, forceful movements and static postures. Two FCE sessions were held with a 10-day interval...
2006: Work: a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/16356939/development-of-a-short-form-of-the-workstyle-measure
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Michael Feuerstein, Rena A Nicholas
BACKGROUND: 'Workstyle', or how a worker behaviourally, cognitively and physiologically responds to increased or stressful work demands, has been proposed to help explain the link between ergonomic and psychosocial factors in work-related upper limb disorder symptoms and disorders (WRULD). AIM: To describe the psychometric properties of a shortened version of the original Workstyle measure. METHODS: Factor analyses of the Workstyle measure items were conducted to reduce the number of total items...
March 2006: Occupational Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/16119226/basis-for-an-fce-methodology-for-patients-with-work-related-upper-limb-disorders
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
M F Reneman, R Soer, E H J Gerrits
A reported reduction in work-related functional capacity in Work-related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD) patients is among the most common problems in WRULD. The extent to which this reduction in functional capacity can be objectified remains unknown. A validated instrument to test functional capacity in this patient group is unavailable. The objective of this study was to design a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) for WRULD patients working with Visual Display Units (VDU) and provide evidence for content validity...
September 2005: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/16076881/chronic-compartment-syndrome-an-important-cause-of-work-related-upper-limb-disorder
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
M H Pritchard, R L Williams, J P Heath
OBJECTIVES: Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) are common and disabling complaints in industry, but a tissue diagnosis can be difficult where the pain is diffuse and variable, and this prevents effective treatment. Diffuse arm pain is frequently found in those doing rapid or strenuous repetitive work, such as factory assembly workers or keyboard operators. Similar symptoms occur in the legs in athletes, where chronic compartment syndrome (CCS) is a recognized entity, so we investigated the possibility that this might also be caused by prolonged repetitive work...
November 2005: Rheumatology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/15020731/perfectionism-and-coping-strategies-as-risk-factors-for-the-development-of-non-specific-work-related-upper-limb-disorders-wruld
#29
JOURNAL ARTICLE
M D F van Eijsden-Besseling, F P M L Peeters, J A W Reijnen, R A de Bie
BACKGROUND: The incidence of non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) is rising throughout western society. Literature and our own WRULD file (>1200 patients) revealed that both physical and psychosocial work-related factors are major causes of non-specific WRULD. It also appeared that non-specific WRULD was more likely to develop in patients with neurotic-perfectionist personalities. AIM: To see if, alongside physical and psychosocial work-related factors, personality factors play an important role in developing non-specific WRULD...
March 2004: Occupational Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/10972037/work-related-upper-limb-disorders-in-telecommunication-workers-in-malaysia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
G D Premalatha, I Noor Hassim
A total of 323 workers from 5 different occupational groups in the telecommunication industry were studied in this cross sectional study, which sought to determine the prevalence of Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD) in 5 occupational groups; operators using the Video Display Terminals, switchboard operators, clerks, data entry processors and the supervisors. WRULD was also studied with regard to factors such as sex, race, height, age, stress and the discomfort perceived due to the work station design...
June 1999: Medical Journal of Malaysia
https://read.qxmd.com/read/10829433/a-review-of-current-literature-on-physiological-tests-and-soft-tissue-biomarkers-applicable-to-work-related-upper-limb-disorders
#31
REVIEW
J M Saxton
Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) are among the most commonly reported occupational illnesses. Epidemiological evidence of work-relatedness has been reported for a number of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, hand/wrist tendinitis, shoulder tendinitis and hand-arm vibration syndrome. A range of electrodiagnostic techniques and psychophysical tests has been used to assess neurological dysfunction associated with WRULD, whereas only very few studies have examined biochemical markers of soft tissue injury...
February 2000: Occupational Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/8028824/wrulds-encouraging-an-ergonomic-approach
#32
JOURNAL ARTICLE
N Williams
The High Court dismissal of an employee's claim for RSI damages has fuelled the debate concerning the diagnosis of work-related upper limb disorders. Dr Nerys Williams identifies musculoskeletal conditions and advocates an ergonomic approach for their prevention and management.
December 1993: Occupational Health; a Journal for Occupational Health Nurses
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