ERGONOMICS AND MNGMT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Course overview

*Understand the incidence of MSDs *Become familiar with the individual workers perspective of MSDs *Identify the pathomechanics of MSDs *Become familiar with the treatment for individuals with MSDs *Define and understand ergonomics *List 5 physiological risk factors for MSDs *List 5 biomechanical risk factors for MSDs *Identify 5 ways to reduce injuries, claims and costs of MSDs *Understand how to create and implement an effective injury prevention process *Learn to perform outcome assessments *Understand ergonomics in the home environment and with ADL and IADL's *Identify high-risk populations for developing MSDs