A review of current literature on physiological tests and soft tissue biomarkers applicable to work-related upper limb disorders

Saxton, J. M. (2000) A review of current literature on physiological tests and soft tissue biomarkers applicable to work-related upper limb disorders. Occupational Medicine, 50 (2). pp. 121-130. ISSN 1471-8405

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Abstract

Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) are among the most commonly reported occupational illnesses. Epidemiological evidence of work-relatedness has been reported for a number of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, hand/wrist tendinitis, shoulder tendinitis and hand-arm vibration syndrome. A range of electrodiagnostic techniques and psychophysical tests has been used to assess neurological dysfunction associated with WRULD, whereas only very few studies have examined biochemical markers of soft tissue injury. This report reviews key literature on physiological tests and biochemical markers of musculoskeletal stress/injury, which are applicable to studies of WRULD. The paper concludes by proposing new ways that testing might be implemented during occupational health surveillance to enable early warning of impending problems and to provide more insight into the underlying nature of soft tissue disorders.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Allied Health Professions (former - to 2013)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2010 11:12
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2025 09:31
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/14827
DOI:	10.1093/occmed/50.2.121

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