Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders in Agriculture for Partners in Agricultural Health
Author: Sesto MS, PT, Mary
For more than a decade, farming has been rated one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. A considerable number of adverse health conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders, are linked to agricultural work. Competition and increased work demands have also increased farmer’s exposure to risk factors through increased work pace and/or duration. This report examines: External & internal Physical Stresses, Occupational Physical Risk Factors, Ergonomics, Types of Interventions in Agriculture, Management Issues-Prevention, & Occupational History of agricultural workers.
For more than a decade, farming has been rated one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. A considerable number of adverse health conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders, are linked to agricultural work. Competition and increased work demands have also increased farmer’s exposure to risk factors through increased work pace and/or duration. This report examines: External & internal Physical Stresses, Occupational Physical Risk Factors, Ergonomics, Types of Interventions in Agriculture, Management Issues-Prevention, & Occupational History of agricultural workers.
