2. What are work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders?

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SplintingFlexing or extending excessively worsens thesymptoms substantially. Splints immobilize jointmovement and help to stabilize the affected areain a neutral position.PhysiotherapyTreatment modalities include using ultrasound,infrared and short wave. Mobilization exercisesare prescribed in therapeutic means to speed upthe healing process of musculoskeletal injuries.Medication and surgeryMedications are taken to reduce swelling,inflammation and also ease compression onnerve. Medications prescribed by doctorsinclude non-steroidal anti-inflammatory andsteroid drugs. Surgical option may berecommended if the symptoms cannot betreated solely by medication.If suitable preventive measures are not taken after medication treatment and recoveryfrom the upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and persistently applying force withawkward posture for long periods, there may be high risk of recurrence of the problemin more serious condition.NP
9. Assessment checklist for work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disordersAssessment checklist for work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disordersCompany / Department:Task : Assessor :Workstation :Worker : Date :Initial AssessmentDoes the job involve a lot of upperlimb movement?GrippingSqueezingFrequentor TwistingforcefulReachingorawkward posture Moving objects(pushing, pulling, lifting)?Finger / Hand movement(keyboard work)?Are there any warning signs of workrelatedupper limb musculoskeletaldisorders?For example:Any actual cases of upper limbmusculoskeletal disorders in this or similarwork?Any complaints by workers, e.g. aches andpains in hands, wrists, arms, shoulder etc.?Any home-made, improvised changes toworkstations or tools by workers? (e.g.handles cushioned or made longer)Tick your answerYes========NoAction requiredIf all the answers are "NO", there isunlikely to have any work-relatedupper limb musculoskeletal disordersin your workplace. Review andreassess the task if the circumstanceshave significantly changed.If you have any ticks in the "YES"column, there may be a risk of workrelatedupper limb musculoskeletaldisorders in your workplace. Assessorshould go on to carry out furtherassessment.NQ
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