Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Upper Limb and Back: Review of Guidelines for Their Prevention

Although the first definitions of the concept of Ergonomics go back to the previous century, ergonomic guidelines have been developed mostly during the past 15-20 years thanks to the increasing interest in biomechanical factors (force, posture, frequency, vibrations) and work tasks (manual handling of loads, repetitive movements) related to musculoskeletal disorders.