Ergonomics and Cumulative Trauma Disorders

by Claiborne, Denise Kenny; Powell, Nancy J.; Reynolds-Lynch, Kathleen

• ISBN13: 9780769300245
• ISBN10: 0769300243
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Michigan Hand Rehabilitation Center. Introductory textbook, for occupational therapy students, on the ergonomics and cumulative trauma disorders. Emphasizes disorders of the upper extremeties as they relate to industrial work. Includes useful appendix with sample reports and forms. Softcover. DNLM: Cumulative Trauma Disorders--prevention & control.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(1)
Acknowledgments	viii
1 ERGONOMICS	1	(2)
2 CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS	3	(6)
Incidence	4	(1)
Causative Factors	4	(1)
Controversy	4	(1)
Anatomical Structures Affected by CTDs	5	(1)
Types of Upper Extremity CTDs	5	(2)
Characteristics of CTDs	7	(2)
3 CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER PREVENTION PROGRAMS	9	(4)
Traditional Programs	10	(1)
Present Programs	10	(1)
A Team Approach to Ergonomics	10	(1)
Erogonomic Certification	11	(2)
4 ERGONOMICS AND THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST	13	(8)
Historical Background	14	(1)
Theoretical Base	15	(1)
Role of the Occupational Therapist	16	(5)
5 ERGONOMIC SERVICES	21	(20)
Ergonomic Modifiers	22	(1)
Preparing Ergonomic Proposals	22	(1)
Selling Occupational Therapy Ergonomic Services to Industry	23	(1)
Occupational Therapy Ergonomic Guidelines	23	(1)
General Ergonomic Services	23	(12)
Individual Ergonomic Services	35	(6)
6 CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS AND COMPUTER KEYBOARD USERS	41	(4)
Incidence for Computer Users	42	(1)
Risk Factors for Computer Users	42	(1)
Common CTD Diagnosis for Computer Users	42	(1)
Evaluation of CTD Risks for Computer Users	42	(1)
Risk Resolution/Reduction for Computer Users	43	(2)
7 SUMMARY	45	(2)
APPENDIXES	47	(30)
A RESOURCES	47	(4)
B SAMPLE RISK ANALYSIS REPORT	51	(2)
C ERGONOMIC EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING HANDOUTS	53	(6)
D SPECIALIZED WORK ASSESSMENT SAMPLE REPORT	59	(10)
E JOB COACHING SAMPLE REPORT	69	(6)
F ERGONOMIC CONSULTATION REPORT FOR A COMPUTER USER	75	(2)
References	77	(2)
Index	79