Answer to Question #210472 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for VVNA

Question

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are known as injuries and disorders that affect the human body`s movement or musculoskeletal system. It includes some body parts such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc. On the other hand, Work Related-Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) have been caused by the continuous and long-term high repetitive task, sudden exposure to lifting or carrying of heavy loads, excessive force, working in an awkward body posture and vibration. Prepare a flyer on MSDs which should comprise the following information:

1. Introduction to MSDs;

2. Risk factors of MSDs;

3. MSDs symptoms; and

4. MSDs prevention and control.

Answer 1

When a worker is exposed to MSD risk factors, they begin to fatigue. When fatigue outruns their body’s recovery system, they develop a musculoskeletal imbalance. Over time, as fatigue continues to outrun recovery and the musculoskeletal imbalance persists, a musculoskeletal disorder develops.

These risk factors can be broken up into two categories: work-related (ergonomic) risk factors and individual-related risk factors.