Handbook of musculoskeletal pain and disability disorders in the workplace / Robert J. Gatchel, Izabela Z. Schultz, editors.

9781493906123 electronic book
1493906127 electronic book
9781493906116

New York, NY : Springer, 2014.

English

1 online resource (xvi, 509 pages) : illustrations (some color).

10.1007/978-1-4939-0612-3 doi

RB127

616/.0472

Chronic pain from job-related stressors is responsible for countless lost work hours and considerable lost revenue--and if current statistics are any indication, the problem isn't going away anytime soon. Between rising numbers of affected workers and rising health care costs, musculoskeletal pain has taken on crisis proportions. The Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace addresses the complex state of the issues in authoritative and practical fashion. Divided evenly between common occupational pain disorders, conceptual and methodological issues, and evidence-based intervention methods, this comprehensive reference presents current findings on prevalence, causation, and physical and psychosocial aspects common to these disorders. Attention is given to working-world concerns, including insurance and compensation issues and AMA guidelines for disability evaluations. Also, specialized chapters offer lenses for understanding and administering the best approaches for treating specific pain disorders, as well as explore what workplaces can do to accommodate affected employees and prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.

Includes index.

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Handbooks in health, work, and disability, 2198-7084

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