Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice

Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of this respected reference covers both the theoretical background and the clinical management―as well as the biomechanics and ergonomics―of orthopedic injuries occurring in the workplace.

· Emphasizes the prevention of disability.

· Offers expanded coverage of specific disorders · new topics, including whiplash · and a new section on outcome evaluation.

· Includes Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies in every body segment chapter.

Features several new chapters: Functional Capacity Testing · Disability Evaluation · Treatment Options for the Wrist and Hand · Evaluation of the Neck · and Epidemiology of the Neck.