Role of mechanical and psychosocial factors in the onset of forearm pain : prospective population based study
Macfarlane, Gary J. ; Hunt, Isabelle M. ; Silman, Alan J.
2000
321
7262
676-679
anxiety ; multifactor aetiology ; musculoskeletal diseases ; psychosocial risks ; repetitive strain injury ; occupational risks ; stress ; upper extremities
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
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"The objective was to determine the aetiology of forearm pain. In particular to determine the relative contribution of (a) psychological factors, features of somatisation, and health anxiety and behaviour, (b) work related mechanical factors, and (c) work related psychosocial factors in the onset of forearm pain. The authors conclude that psychological distress, aspects of illness behaviour, and other somatic symptoms are important predictors of onset of forearm pain in addition to work related psychosocial and mechanical factors. Misleading terms such as "cumulative trauma disorder" or "repetitive strain injury," implying a single uniform aetiology, should be avoided."
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