Introduction
Fig. 1.1 The MIT-MANUS end-effector rehabilitation robot [9] 1.3.2 Ankle Rehabilitation The human ankle is one of the most complex structures in the human musculoskeletal system and plays an important role…
Search Engines and Resources Available to Obtain the Latest Incidence and Cost Data for Occupational Pain and Disability Disorders
Fig. 9.1 Accessing the summary news release and statistics for the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Industry Injury and Illness Data Fig. 9.2 US Bureau of Labor Statistics national incidence…
Models of Return to Work for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Advances in Conceptualization and Research
Current model Former model name Research tradition System versus individual focus Key determinants of RTW Biomedical Same Medicine Individual Medical impairment Psychosocial Psychiatric Health and rehabilitation psychology Individual: evolving towards…
Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors
Repetition Force Awkward posture Vibration Temperature Contact stress Unaccustomed activities Lifting/forceful movement Heavy physical work Whole body vibration Static work posture Handling heavy loads over long periods Frequently repeated manipulation…
The Problem of Whiplash Injuries: Aetiology, Assessment and Treatment
Fig. 7.1 Predicted Neck Disability Index (NDI) trajectories with 95 % confidence limits and predicted probability of membership (%). Suggested cut-offs for the NDI are 0–8 % (no pain and…
Real-Effectiveness Medicine in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Fig. 26.1 The four levels of Real-Effectiveness Medicine in pursuing the best effectiveness of patient care in the real-world setting are (1) clinical expertise and patients’ views, (2) current best…
Early Intervention to Prevent the Development of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders and Disability
Outcome measure HR-I (n = 22) HR-NI (n = 48) LR (n = 54) p Value % Return-to-work at follow-up 91 % 69 % 87 % 0.027 Average # healthcare visits regardless of reason 25.6 28.8…
Current American Medical Association Guidelines for Evaluating Musculoskeletal Impairment at Maximum Medical Improvement
Fig. 17.1 International classification of functioning, disability, and health The components of disablement according to the ICF classification system include: Body functions and body structures: physiological functions and body parts,…
The Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach for Chronic Pain Management: The Key Components for Success
Fig. 20.1 The biopsychosocial model of pain Given that there are multiple factors at play, it is not surprising that treatment in only one domain (e.g., opioid medications for the…
Vocational Assessment and Training for Patients with Chronic Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders
1. Safety: When used properly, the test must not be expected to lead to injury 2. Reliability: The test score must be dependable across evaluators, evaluees, and the date or time of…
