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Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Prevention, Evaluation, and Treatment
Contributor(s): Erdil, Michael (Editor), Dickerson, O. Bruce (Editor)
ISBN: 0471284726     ISBN-13: 9780471284727
Publisher: Wiley
OUR PRICE:   $250.75  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 1996
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Annotation: Written by a distinguished group of contributors, this book provides comprehensive information on both CTDs of the upper extremity and low back pain. Using a broad-based approach that is equally useful for physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational safety personnel, engineers, and lawyers, "Cumulative Trauma Disorders" provides practical guidelines for CTD identification and control, including: Understanding current legal issues--including the OSHA Ergonomics Rule and the ADA--and their implications for workers and healthcare providers. Monitoring and managing CTD risk factors in the workplace. Implementing ergonomic solutions for upper extremity CTDs and low back pain. Performing impairment and disability evaluations.
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Occupational & Industrial Medicine
- Technology & Engineering
Dewey: 617.1
Physical Information: 1.81" H x 5.96" W x 9.14" (2.52 lbs) 736 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Written by a distinguished group of contributors, this book provides comprehensive information on both CTDs of the upper extremity and low back pain. Using a broad-based approach that is equally useful for physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational safety personnel, engineers, and lawyers, Cumulative Trauma Disorders provides practical guidelines for CTD identification and control, including:
  • Understanding current legal issues--including the OSHA Ergonomics Rule and the ADA--and their implications for workers and healthcare providers.
  • Monitoring and managing CTD risk factors in the workplace.
  • Implementing ergonomic solutions for upper extremity CTDs and low back pain.
  • Performing impairment and disability evaluations.