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Work that requires awkward and unnatural postures like reaching with both hands over your head, causes fatigue and strain to your neck, back, joints and muscles. The result: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
The Moral: Work tasks should fit the worker's body—not the other way around.
Real Life MSD Victims: MEET REBECCA RHOADS, RN, BSN
"I was an expert nurse at the pinnacle of my career. 'One of the best,' according to the CEO of my hospital.
"Ironically, three months the CEO made that statement, I hurt my back trying to lift a patient. A back […]
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