A post from the NIOSH Science Blog by Brian D. Lowe, PhD, CPE; Brent A. Baker, PhD, ATC and Jim Grosch, PhD, MBA.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include a number of physical conditions affecting muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues that can be caused, or exacerbated, by work. It is estimated that MSDs account for approximately one-third of injury and illness costs in U.S. industry. Many musculoskeletal conditions can result specifically in chronic or short-term joint pain.