“Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions in which:

  1. The work environment and performance of work contribute significantly to the condition; and/or
  2. The condition is made worse or persists longer due to work conditions”-CDC 2020

References

CDC. (2020, February 12). Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Evaluation Measures. Retrieved September 24, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/health-strategies/musculoskeletal-disorders/evaluation-measures/index.html

Washington state department of Labour & Industries, WMDS,https://slideplayer.com/slide/6219170/