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.