WHO Definition of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders 4:
–compression of
nerves – entrapment syndromes – occurring especially in the wrist and forearm;
–degenerative
disorders occurring in the spine, usually in the neck or lower back, especially in those performing manual handling or heavy physical work. However, they may also occur in the hip or knee joints.
•These disorders are chronic, and
symptoms usually occur only
after exposure to work-related risk factors for a period of time.