Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice [Hardcover]

Margareta Nordin (Editor), Gunnar B. J. Andersson (Editor), M. H. Pope (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0323026222 | ISBN-13: 978-0323026222 | Edition: 2

Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of this respected reference covers both the theoretical background and the clinical management-as well as the biomechanics and ergonomics-of orthopedic injuries occurring in the workplace.

· Emphasizes the prevention of disability.

· Offers expanded coverage of specific disorders · new topics, including whiplash · and a new section on outcome evaluation.

· Includes Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies in every body segment chapter.

Features several new chapters: Functional Capacity Testing · Disability Evaluation · Treatment Options for the Wrist and Hand · Evaluation of the Neck · and Epidemiology of the Neck.

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About the Author

Margareta Nordin, Dr.Med.Sci., New York University Medical Center, New York, NY; Gunnar B. J. Andersson, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL; and Malcolm H. Pope, Dr. Med, Sc, PhD;, Professor, University of Aberdeen Head od Department of Bio-Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering, Grampian University Hospitals Forester Hill, Aberdeen, Scotland

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (August 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323026222
• ISBN-13: 978-0323026222
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,241,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)