Ergonomic considerations for a patient presenting with a work-related musculoskeletal disorder: a case report.
Primary contact health care practitioners can play an important role in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) by recognizing and addressing occupational health issues. It is important to recognize ergonomics as a possible factor inpatient health and recovery. A case is presented of a 36-ye...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 33 - 39 |
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| Formato: | case study pictorial Journal Article |
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Canadian Chiropractic Association
Mar2003
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