
Tendon disorders, or tendinopathies, are medical conditions that cause the tendons not to function normally. Tendinitis is a disorder of tendons without sheaths and tenosynovitis is a disorder of tendons with sheaths.
CCOHS: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
May 17, 2024 · What are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves.
CCOHS: Tendon Disorders
May 10, 2024 · Shoulder tendinopathy The most common tendon disorders of the shoulder are bicipital tendinopathy and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Bicipital tendinopathy may be caused by inflammation of the tendon around the biceps muscle, or by degeneration of the tendon from repetitive overhead motion or the normal aging process.
What are the symptoms of WMSDs? joint stiffness, muscle tightness, redness, and swelling of the affected area. Some workers may also experience sensations of "pins a d needles," numbness, skin colour changes, and de WMSDs may progress in stages from mild to severe. mb occur during the work shift but disappe stage: Aching and tiredness occur ear
CCOHS: Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
What is hypothenar hammer syndrome? Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a condition of the hand in which the blood flow to the fingers is reduced.
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) - Risk Factors
Jul 10, 2024 · What are the risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are associated with these factors: Awkward and static postures.
CCOHS: Vibration - Health Effects
May 10, 2024 · What are the health effects of hand-arm vibration? Back to top Vibration-induced health conditions progress slowly. In the beginning, it usually starts as a pain. As the vibration exposure continues, the pain may develop into an injury or disease. Pain is the first health condition that is noticed and should be addressed in order to stop the injury. Vibration-induced …
Legionnaires' disease is a severe type of pneumonia that usually develops 2 to 10 days after exposure to the Legionella bacteria. Common early signs and symptoms include: Headache Muscle pain General feeling of malaise After a couple days, other signs and symptoms will develop, which may include: Fever (up to 40-40.5°C or about 104-105°F)
CCOHS: Musculoskeletal Disorders Infographic
Description Musculoskeletal disorders are painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves that develop over time from tasks that repeatedly cause stress and injury to tissues. Share this infographic outlining common causes and symptoms, and some actions that employers can take to address this issue, including the development of a prevention program and encouragement …
Hantavirus is a virus that is found in the urine, saliva, or droppings of infected deer mice and some other wild rodents (cotton rats, rice rats in the southeastern Unites States and the white-footed mouse and the red-backed vole). It causes a rare but serious lung disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The virus does not remain active for long once outside of its host …