CDC - NIOSH Publications and Products - Home Healthcare Workers: How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (2012-120)

CDC - NIOSH Publications and Products - Home Healthcare Workers: How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (2012-120)

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2012-120

How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

A work-related musculoskeletal disorder is an injury of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, joints, cartilage, bones, or blood vessels in the arms, legs, head, neck, or back that is caused or aggravated by work tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, numbness, and tingling.
Lifting and moving clients create a high risk for back injury and other musculoskeletal disorders for home healthcare workers.
How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders   [PDF - 802 KB]