Articles tagged under ‘General musculoskeletal’
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Webinar recording: Understanding musculoskeletal problems - Part 3 - Shoulders and knees
In our final webinar of our series, Dr Wyatt explains common shoulder and knee problems and how to assist employees with related conditions.
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Webinar recording: Understanding musculoskeletal problems - Part 1: Introduction
In part one of a three part series, Dr Wyatt covers the basics of musculoskeletal conditions, including difficulties employees face.
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Orebro: the questionnaire you need to know about
The Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (or OMPQ) used to be known as the Acute Back Pain Screening Questionnaire.
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Case Study: Time to heal
Mr L, a tall, solid-framed, right-handed 58 year old man, reported pain in his right elbow. While improvement was reported over six months, he began to notice similar symptoms at his left elbow.
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Case Study: How Things Can Go Wrong in Compensation Cases
This case study looks at the additional injuries which can occur as a result of the workplace injury.
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eLearning: Musculoskeletal troubles
Understanding the difficulties everyone faces with musculoskeletal problems can help you help workers
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Recorded Webinar: Designing an effective on-site injury treatment program
In this webinar, James Murray, Director Soft Tissue centre, will provide tips and real life examples of how to develop an on-site treatment program.
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Recorded Webinar: Physiotherapy - how to get the best
Occupational physiotherapy expert Paul Coburn explains the principles of good physiotherapy and how you can positively influence practitioners.
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The lowdown on lifting
Dr Jos Verbeek talks about a review of research on training employees to lift to prevent back problems.
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Musculoskeletal hazards: Why ticking the box gets a red cross
Assessing risk isn't about ticks and crosses in a box. So why do Australian workplaces tend to rely on manual handling checklists?
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Musculoskeletal conditions: Part two - dealing with MSDs
How do you deal with musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace?
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Musculoskeletal conditions: Part one - a primer
Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of compensated injury, but what exactly are they?
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OK computer: the basics of office ergonomics
If you spend your working week perched in front of your computer, it's vital that you educate yourself on the correct workstation setup to prevent chronic and long-term injury.
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Office ergonomics
Keep your workers happy, healthy and productive! Find out why ergonomics is important and then use our top ten tips to improve workplace wellness.
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Musculoskeletal injuries and mental illness
Many Australians experience a mental disorder while also suffering from a musculoskeletal condition. Does one cause the other?
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Make no bones about it
The Australian Government has made arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions national health priorities in the battle against chronic disease in Australia.
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Are workplace activities harmful?
Despite growing perceptions that workplace activities cause and complicate injuries, the evidence suggests the opposite.
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Common causes of workplace pain
Understanding musculoskeletal pain will increase productivity and health.
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Just how painful is injury reporting?
Knowing when injury reports should be made and how they should be dealt with can reduce the pain and strain of the process...
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Recovery from spinal surgery
Spine surgeons who've had spinal surgery provide the know-how for this briefing paper on recovery and RTW.
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Only know the bare bones about arthritis?
Flesh out your arthritis knowledge with a to-the-point briefing paper...
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Sprains and strains causing RTW pain?
How-to Guide: Using modified duties to promote durable return to work.
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Manage people, not musculoskeletal symptoms
Ignoring the non-physical causes of musculoskeletal problems leads to very poor outcomes in this all too familiar case study.
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Zeroing in on risky business: Hazard assessment and musculoskeletal disorders
We take a look at the non physical work factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Of all Australian work-related injuries, a large percentage can be categorised as musculoskeletal disorders.
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Angry nurses have more MSDs - and there's a link to social demands / support
Nurses who think they offer their colleagues more support than they get in return are more likely to be angry, and develop an MSD, than those who describe a fair balance.
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Preventing chronic MSDs
The right kind of vocational rehabilitation can stave off the transition to chronic disability. What influences the success of vocational rehabilitation programs for workers with long-term musculoskeletal disorders?
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Do workplace interventions improve RTW outcomes?
Workplace interventions are effective for workers with musculoskeletal disorders, but the picture becomes more complex for workers with mental health issues and other health conditions like cancer.
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Does RTW training for physios improve outcomes?
RTW training for physiotherapists changes physical and mental health outcomes but not RTW outcomes, according to preliminary research from Victoria.
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Self reported work-related symptoms in hairdressers
Musculoskeletal problems for hairdressers may be reduced if the risks are understood.
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Physical activity at work and low back pain
Back problems are commonly attributed to work and many in the community believe that heavy lifting contributes to back problems.
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RSI in musicians
Professional musicians have high rates of musculoskeletal pain, but few studies have analysed the risks of work activities or the psychosocial work environment.
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Predictors of poor outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal pain
Generic prognostic factors may assist primary care practitioners to identify those patients with musculoskeletal pain who are at risk of poor outcomes, regardless of the site of their pain.
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An all round approach to Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can be managed through a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation.
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The surprising incidence of pain in young adults
Short and long term pain is common in the 18-25 year old age group.
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Supermarket workers shelve musculoskeletal disorders
Lower back pain poses problems for supermarket workers, but chances are they wont tell
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Taking control of arthritis
Psychosocial approaches to managing arthritis help sufferers make the most of medical care.
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Nurturing case management
Might a more involved approach to the case management of workers with musculoskeletal disorders cost less AND facilitate return to work?
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More than just pain
There is more to chronic widespread pain, than pain itself.
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Musculoskeletal problems with anxiety / depression - double trouble.
People with musculoskeletal disorders and accompanying depression or anxiety have reduced levels of workforce participation. Tailored return-to-work programs that offer more intensive and continuous levels of support may help.