Musculoskeletal disorder

What are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?

Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs for short, are one of the most common causes of incapacity for work and absenteeism. They encompass many complaints and illnesses affecting muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, tendons and bones. These include back pain, joint wear and tear (osteoarthritis), tendonitis and muscle strains. The symptoms range from mild, temporary pain to chronic and often very debilitating restrictions.

Causes of musculoskeletal disorders

The causes of MSDs are varied and are strongly related to the working environment and the respective activities. The main causes are

• Monotonous movements: Frequent and uniform movements can lead to long-term wear and tear and overloading of joints and muscles.
• Heavy physical labour: Activities that involve lifting or carrying loads place a heavy strain on the skeletal system and increase the risk of MSDs.
• Sitting or standing for long periods: Both sedentary and standing activities without sufficient breaks for movement can put a lot of strain on the muscles and skeletal system.
• Psychosocial factors: Work pressure, lack of social support and high demands in the workplace can also increase the risk of MSDs as they can lead to muscle tension.

Prevention and measures in the company

The prevention of musculoskeletal disorders should play an important role in every company. In addition to ergonomic measures such as height-adjustable desks and suitable workstations, training in correct posture, breaks for recovery and exercise programmes are also crucial. Simple movement exercises, regular breaks and an ergonomic workplace design often help to reduce the risk.

How onyo can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders

onyo offers a modern and innovative solution to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote the well-being of employees. On the one hand, by equipping employees with healthy furniture. By using feedback and analysis tools, companies can collect and analyse information on employee stress and strain in real-time. This enables targeted monitoring and quick adjustments before overloading or complaints occur.

With onyo's dashboard and automated feedback systems, important key figures on working conditions and employee satisfaction can be displayed transparently. This data helps HR teams and managers to take timely action, for example to adapt the ergonomic design of workstations, promote exercise breaks or offer targeted training programmes. onyo thus provides employers and employees with a valuable tool to effectively prevent musculoskeletal disorders and create a healthy working environment. It also supports the corporate culture while working from home.

Conclusion

Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the biggest challenges in health management. They cause high costs and affect the well-being of employees. Digitalisation and data-supported approaches such as onyo's enable more precise prevention tailored to the respective workplace and thus reduce the burden on employees and companies alike in the long term. Start today directly with onyo for free!