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Work-Related Ill Health
Published in Céline McKeown, Office Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2018
A more everyday term for epicondylitis is tennis elbow, or golfer’s elbow, depending on which side of the elbow is affected. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) affects the side of the elbow that lies directly in line with the thumb when the palm of the hand is facing upward. It occurs when the epicondyle, which is the point of origin for the wrist and finger extensors, becomes inflamed. Overuse of the muscles responsible for extending the hand and fingers may cause pain at their point of origin, and this pain can radiate down the arm. It is generally accepted that repeated forceful movements of the wrist and forearm, such as wrist extension and rotation of the forearm, are likely to contribute to the development of this condition. Forceful throwing and heavy lifting, particularly when the back of the hand is facing up, are also thought to be linked with this condition.
Work-Related III Health
Published in Céline McKeown, Office Ergonomics, 2007
A more everyday term for epicondylitis is tennis elbow, or golfer’s elbow, depending on which side of the elbow is affected. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) affects the side of the elbow that lies directly in line with the thumb when the palm of the hand is facing upward. It occurs when the epicondyle, which is the point of origin for the wrist and finger extensors, becomes inflamed. Overuse of the muscles responsible for extending the hand and fingers may cause pain at their point of origin, and this pain can radiate down the arm. It is generally accepted that repeated forceful movements of the wrist and forearm, such as wrist extension and rotation of the forearm, are likely to contribute to the development of this condition. Forceful throwing and heavy lifting, particularly when the back of the hand is facing up, are also thought to be linked with this condition.
Women’s wrist and elbow at work: analysis of acute injuries and cumulative trauma disorders to improve ergonomics in female-dominated activities
Published in Ergonomics, 2022
Silvana Salerno, Claudia Giliberti
Many occupations, where the presence of women is predominant, require repetitive movements, often a cause of upper limb occupational disorders, such as epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome, supraspinatus tendinopathy, etc. (Bergamasco, Girola, and Colombini 1998; Nordander et al. 2009; Chen et al. 2010; Bonfiglioli, Mattioli, and Violante 2015; Major, Clabault, and Wild 2021). Most studies, involving cases where women were compensated for work-related disorders, concern carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and epicondylitis (Lippel 2003; Probst and Salerno 2016). Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) refers to the compression of median nerve at the carpal tunnel of the wrist. In most cases, pain, numbness and tingling may extend from the hand up to the arm. Weak grip strength and weakness of the muscles, at the base of the thumb, may persist for a long time. Epicondylitis is another common upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorder among women, especially in the age group 40–60. It involves tendinopathy in which the outer (lateral epicondylitis) or the inside part of the elbow (medial epicondylitis) becomes painful and swollen. In the general population, the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis is higher than medial epicondylitis and both are more frequent among women, as confirmed in medical consultations (Shiri and Viikari-Juntura 2011; Lee et al. 2016). Pain may extend into the back of the forearm and grip strength may also be weakened, determining an impaired function.
Immediate effects of counterforce brace with and without vibration on pain, muscle strength and range of motion in participants with lateral epicondylitis. A pilot study
Published in Assistive Technology, 2022
Forough Dehghani, Hassan Saeedi, Alireza Khaghani, Masumeh Bagherzadeh Cham
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a common soft tissue lesion caused by damage to the extensor muscles of the wrist upon overuse (Chumbley et al., 2000). This disorder is characterized by pain and tenderness at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The extensor tendons of the wrist, especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon, contract at the site of attachment to the humerus due to a series of specific sports activities such as tennis or repetitive occupations which cause stretching and as a result, pain, and inflammation (Kraushaar & Nirschl, 1999; Shiri & Viikari-Juntura, 2011).