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WMSDs therefore, cover a wide range of inflammatory
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and degenerative diseases of the locomotor system.
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They include:
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Inflammations / degenerations of tendons
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(tendinosis, tendinitis and tenosynovitis), especially
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in the forearm-wrist, elbow and shoulder, evident in
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occupations involving prolonged periods of
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repetitive and static work;
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myalgias, i.e. pain and functional impairments of
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muscles, occurring predominantly in the shoulder-
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neck region, that occur in occupations with large
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static-work demands;
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