Work Rehabilitation (Part 3)- Ergonomics and Injury Prevention

An introduction/review of workplace ergonomic principles, injury prevention programming, work place injury risk factors, environmental/work practice/administrative controls, and levels of prevention for those studying for an Occupational Therapy exam! Recommended resources for further study: -Pedretti's Occupational Therapy, 8th Edition by Heidi McHugh Pendleton, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, FAOTA -Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 7th edition by Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A Trombly -Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity 2-Volume Set, 7th Edition by Terri M. Skirven & A. Lee Osterman & Jane Fedorczyk & Peter C. Amadio & Sheri Felder & Eon K Shin Disclaimer: This video is intended to help OT and OTA students learn concepts associated with occupational therapy. It is not intended to be or replace medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare providers if you require advice related to the content of this video. While I have tried to make sure the content of this video is accurate, I cannot guarantee that it reflects the most accurate/recent information on this topic.