Prevention is the most important strategy for dealing with work-related musculoskeletal problems. Some postures to avoid include:
- Prolonged or repetitive flexion or extension of the wrist.
- Prolonged or repetitive bending at the waist.
- Prolonged standing or sitting without shifting your position.
- Suspending an outstretched arm for extended periods of time.
- Holding or turning the head consistently to one side.
- Any unnatural posture that is held repeatedly or for a prolonged time.
Some motions which should be avoided include:
- Repeated motions without periods of rest.
- Repeated motion with little or no variation.
- Repeated motions performed with great force.
- Resting or compressing a body part on or against a surface.
- Lifting heavy objects far away from the body.
- Frequent reaching or working above shoulder height.
