MSDs are common in office workers
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) as “injuries and disorders of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage) and nervous system. They can affect nearly all tissues, including the nerves and tendon sheaths, and most frequently involve the arms and back.”
Up to 85 percent of the population will suffer from musculoskeletal pain.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are known by many names, such as cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs).
MSDs are also called repetitive motion disorders (RMDs), overuse syndromes, repetitive strain injuries, and “office syndrome.”
