Monografía epicondilalgia a nivel administrativo.

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are understood as health problems of the locomotive system, that is, those involving structures such as: muscles, tendons, bone skeleton, cartilage, ligaments and nerves. This includes all types of ailments, from minor and temporary discomfort to irreversible and disabling injuries. AMD is one of the most important occupational health problems and accounts for more than half of all occupational diseases worldwide. Evidence indicates that the adoption of inadequate postures and ergonomic tools can be preponderant factors in suffering from this condition in workers. Therefore, the definition of epicondylialgia is a very broad term, which not only refers to localized pain in the elbow given by the repetition of some activity that produces a micro trauma in the area, resulting in the deterioration of the structure, but also to pain linked to prolonged postures and the type of occupation of the patient, resulting from radial compressions or radiculopathy that triggers pain radiating to this area. The objective of this monograph was to review the available literature to identify epicondylialgia in administrative workers. Conclusion: It is concluded that, according to the literature review, the adequate identification of the biomechanical risks in the workplace facilitates the intervention of the physiotherapist on epicondylialgia as a musculoskeletal disorder. Therefore, it is recommended that in order to avoid musculoskeletal disorders, it is very important that the mechanical effort made at work be in proportion to the capacity of the locomotive system to adopt postures and manipulate loads.