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What is Ergonomics?
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Attempts to "fit the job to the person"
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What is Biomechanics?
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It is the study of the human body as a system operating under 2 sets of laws - the biological laws of life & the laws of Newtonian "mechanics"
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What is Anthropometry?
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Is a science dealing with the measurement of the human body to determine differences in individuals or groups of individuals.
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What is Kinesiology?
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The scientific study of muscles & human movement. It is the multidisciplinary science encompassing anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychomotor behaviour & social & cultural factors.
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What does MSI stand for?
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Musculoskeletal Injuries.
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What is Tendonitis?
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Inflammation of a tendon as a result of repeated small tears.
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What is Tenosynovitis?
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Inflammation of a tendon sheath which produces excess synovial fluid because of friction. Common in the fingers & wrists.
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What is De Quervain's Disease?
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A special case of tenosynovitis affecting the thumb.
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What is Ganglion Cysts?
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Cysts formed on a tendon sheath or joint capsule, & filled with synovial fluid, often found on the wrist.
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What is a Trigger Finger?
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A special case of tenosynovitis affecting the index finger. Tendon sheath will grow thicker which restricts the gliding of the tendon inside it & may in fact prevent movement.
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What is Raynaud's Phenomenon?
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This is caused by insufficient blood supply to the finger. It can be aggravated by exposure to moderately cooler temperatures & vibration.
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What does CTS stand for?
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.
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What is CTS?
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Swelling which puts pressure on the median nerve, at the wrist.
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What is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
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Similar to CTS but it effects the ankle. It can be aggravated by driving & use of foot pedals.
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What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
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It is the compression of both the arteries & nerves going from the neck to the arm.
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What is Bursitis?
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This is an inflammation of the bursa sac where the walls of the bursa can becomes thick & inflamed.
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Tendonitis of the Elbow is caused by what?
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Constant swinging of the forearm.
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When were MSI's discovered?
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In the early 1800's.
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What are some of the names given to MSI?
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Housemaid's knee.
Clergyman's knee/Nun's knee. Pizza cutter's wrist. Postman's shoulder. Carpet layer's knee. White finger. |
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What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
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This is the drying & flattening of the discs which cause the vertebrae to move closer together.
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What is a Herniated Disc?
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This is when tears in the outer wall of the disc occur, allowing fluid to be pushed out.
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Mental Activity is the term for what?
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It is a general term for any job where incoming information needs to be processed in some way by the brain.
There are 2 categories: 1. Brain work in the narrowest sense. 2. Information processing as part of the human-machine system. |
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What is the Lifting Index formula?
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Lifting Index (LI) = Load Weight (L) / Recommended Weight Limit (RWL).
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