The less commonly discussed forms of musculoskeletal disorder are on the rise, and are set to affect twice as many people in the next 30 years, new research predicts. This category of "other" ...

Ergonomic challenges have long been present in the workplace, accompanied by the persistent occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). An effective ergonomics program places a high priority on ...

That nagging ache in your shoulder has been bothering you for weeks now, and your lower back seems to protest every time you bend over to pick something up. Your wrists feel stiff in the morning, and ...

Experts highlight the role of primary care in identifying joint hypermobility syndrome and distinguishing it from connective tissue disorders.

In the present review on musculoskeletal disorders in computer work, a main inclusion criterion was that the disorders had to be documented by some sort of physical examination, and not solely based ...

People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study ...

A category of musculoskeletal disorders of our joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and spine are on the rise and a new forecast is as many as 1060 million people -- up from 464 million -- will ...

India: A review published in the European Journal of Medical Research highlights that Coeliac Disease can significantly affect the musculoskeletal system, leading to bone, muscle, and ...

Poor ergonomics is one of the most common sources of occupational injuries for office workers. Here's what the research says & what it means for your workplace.

A first-of-its-kind global analysis in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases shows that in approximately one third of countries and territories, population aging was the largest contributor to the ...