Why are there so many more work-related musculoskeletal disorder claims now than there were 20 years ago?
There have been WMSDs for a long time. A physician by the name of Bernardino Ramazzini described them more than 250 years ago. There has been an increase in claims for these disorders over the last several decades. One reason for the increase is changes in production rates. In many industries, competitive pressures consistently increase production line speeds, which increases repetitiveness and reduces rest breaks for tissues to recover. An increase in public awareness may also contribute to increased reporting. Back to top.
