The WMSD Organization is a non profit, 501 (c) (3) organization

whose mission is to help people identify and prevent repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders and work related musculoskeletal disorders(wmsd's).

What are work related musculoskeletal disorders (wmsd's)?

According to the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), "Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders are musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by the work environment."

WMSD's can cause severe and debilitating symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling; reduced worker productivity; lost time from work; temporary or permanent disability; inability to perform job tasks; and an increase in workers compensation costs.

Musculoskeletal disorders are often confused with ergonomics. Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of workers. In other words, musculoskeletal disorders are the problem and ergonomics may be the solution for eradicating some types of musculoskeletal disorders.

For more information, visit NIOSH Facts.

What You Should Know About

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders can occur at any stage in life and currently affect 70 million (1 in 3) Americans (according to the Center for Disease Control).

Common Symptoms - Think those everyday aches and pains are just a normal part of aging? Think again, they may be symptoms of a serious medical condition.

Risk Factors - There are many people performing work that may put a person at risk for developing a potentially debilitating musculoskeletal disorder. Are you at risk?

Treatment Options - Treatment for musculoskeletal disorders may vary depending on the type of disorder, to the severity of the disorder. Some people respond to mild interventions, while others require aggressive interventive treatment. The WMSD Organization researches the most current treatment options to determine which are generally accepted by the medical profession and which are potentially unsafe.

Current Research - The WMSD Organization researches everything from ergonomics to treatments for musculoskeletal disorders. Become informed and educated.

OSHA News - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers information about ergonomics and regulations that affects American workers and employers.

Gentle on the Joints™ Commendation: The WMSD Organization recently launched a consumer awareness program where we evaluate products for Gentle on the Joints™ attributes and other factors such as affordability, durability, adaptability, adjustability and ease of use. Click for a complete listing of products that recently received our Gentle on the Joints™ Commendation.

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The WMSD Organization is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization whose mission is to help people identify and prevent repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders, or musculoskeletal disorders that may be exacerbated by work or lifestyle activities.

The WMSD Organization’s objective is to promote awareness and provide education about musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trapezius myalgia, epicondylitis, tendonitis, bursitis, deQuervain's disease, rotator cuff tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, intersection syndrome, ulna nerve entrapment, and trigger finger. 

 

Our goal is to provide people with up-to-date information about musculoskeletal disorders.

  

As a Non Profit Organization, we rely on public support to continue our work. Please help with a donation of $10 or $25. We'll even send you our stretch reminder software, FREE.

Most of the funding we receive - 98%, is used to deliver information and education about musculoskeletal disorders.

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Email us at

Info@wmsd.org

 

Research suggests that stretching periodically while typing can help alleviate symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.

Click here to find out more about our stretch reminder software.

 

The WMSD Organization is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 (c) (3).

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law and all information regarding your giving is strictly confidential. In addition, the WMSD Organization never sells, shares or exchanges its donor list with any organization or individual in compliance with federal law.

 

 

          DeQuervain's Disease      Rotator Cuff Tendonitis     Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   

                   Intersection Syndrome      Tendonitis     Carpal Tunnel Syndrome    

    Ulna Nerve Entrapment     Trigger Finger     Bursitis    Trapezius Myalgia      Epicondylitis