{"id":4050,"date":"2024-03-26T15:10:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T22:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safecarebc.ca\/?p=4050"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:44:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T20:44:47","slug":"musculoskeletal-diseases-4-common-causes-of-musculoskeletal-injuries-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/?p=4050","title":{"rendered":"Musculoskeletal Diseases: 4 Common Causes of Musculoskeletal Injuries and How to Avoid Them\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Musculoskeletal disorders know no age or lifestyle bounds, impacting an astonishing 1.71 billion individuals worldwide\u2014a testament to their widespread prevalence and the urgent need for awareness and action. (2022, par 1<\/a>).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous ways to get musculoskeletal disorders, both within and outside of the workplace. Awareness of these common causes may prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve bone structure. Musculoskeletal conditions may include joint noises when in motion (crepitus), redness or heated skin, restricted range of motion, and fatigue. Some actions we do every day increase our risk of musculoskeletal diseases, including these four frequent causes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Unstable ergonomic configuration: <\/strong>Uncomfortable sitting, poor ergonomic designs, and improperly organized workstations can all lead to musculoskeletal disorders. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Overdoing it with repeated motion: <\/strong>Pulling, pushing, and lifting are hard, repetitive tasks common in many professions \u2013 especially in healthcare. Musculoskeletal disorders are more likely to occur when someone tries to lift something heavier than themselves or uses an inadequate lifting technique. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Lack of training: <\/strong>Many employees aren\u2019t trained on correct lifting forms, how to set up proper ergonomics, and workplace safety practices. Most injuries begin as muscle strains and progress to musculoskeletal injuries. Unfortunately, lack of training has resulted in a significant knowledge gap.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Poor and awkward posture:<\/strong> Our musculoskeletal system is strained while we work in abnormal postures. Extended periods in these positions result in general discomfort and muscle fatigue. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          How you can prevent it:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n