Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 13:55:13 MST From: Rick=Hinrichs%Biomechanics%ESPE@ESPE1.LA.ASU.EDU Subject: RSI literature review Compiled by: Richard N. Hinrichs, Ph.D. Dept. of Exercise Science Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-0404 USA email (alias) : Hinrichs@ESPE1.LA.ASU.EDU -------------------The reference list should follow below.------------------- ***** ATTACHMENT: c:\grants\srpref.txt ***** Repetitive Strain Injuries: Review of Literature Data Based References Armstrong, T.J., & Chaffin, D.B. (1979). Carpal tunnel syndrome and selected personal attributes. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 21 (7), 481-486. Armstrong, T.J., Chaffin, D.B., & Foulke, J.A. (1979). A methodology for documenting hand positions and forces during manual work. Journal of Biomechanics, 12, 131-133. Armstrong, T.J., Radwin, R.G., & Hansen, D.J. (1986). Repetitive trauma disorders: Job evaluation and design. Human Factors, 28 (3), 325-336. Armstrong, T.J., & Silverstein, B.A. (1987). Upper extremity pain in the workplace - Role of usage in causality. In N.M. Hadler (ed.), Clinical Concepts in Regional Musculoskeletal Illness (pp. 333-354), Orlando: Grune & Stratton, Inc. Armstrong, T.J., Fine, L.J., Goldstein, S.A., Lifshitz, Y.R., & Silverstein, B.A. (1987). Ergonomic considerations in hand and wrist tendinitis. The Journal of Hand Surgery, 12A (5), 830-837. Bleeker, M.L. (1991). What are cumulative trauma disorders? Journal of Occupational Medicine, 33 (5), 644-645. Bovenzi, M., Zadini, A., Frazinelli, A., & Borgogni, F. (1991). Occupational musculoskeletal disorders in the neck and upper limbs of forestry workers exposed to hand-arm vibration. Ergonomics, 34 (5), 547-562. Cannon, L.J., Bernacki, E.J., & Walter, S.D. (1981). Personal and occupational factors associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 23 (4), 255-258. Chaffin, D.B. (1973). Localized muscle fatigue: Definition and measurement. 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Hadler (ed.), Clinical Concepts in Regional Musculoskeletal Illness (pp. 355-360), Orlando: Grune & Stratton, Inc. Hadler, N.M. (1990). Cumulative trauma disorders: An iatrogenic concept. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 32 (1), 38-41. Hagberg, M., & Wegman, D.H. (1987). Prevalence rates and odds ratios of shoulder-neck diseases in different occupational groups. British Journal of Industrial Medicine, 44, 602-610. Herberts, P., & Kadefors, R. (1976). A study of painful shoulders in welders. Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 47, 381-387. Hocking, B. (1987). Epidemiological aspects of "repetitive strain injury" in Telecom Australia. The Medical Journal of Australia, 147, 218-222. Johnson, S.L. (1991). Ergonomic design of handheld tools to prevent trauma to the hand and upper extremity. In M.L. Kasden (ed.), Occupational Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries and Diseases (pp. 527-536), Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus, Inc. Linton, S.J., & Kamwendo, K. (1989). Risk factors in the psychosocial work environment for neck and shoulder pain in secretaries. Journal of Occupational Medicine, 31 (7), 609-613. Lundstrom, R., & Johansson, R.S. (1986). Acute impairment of the sensitivity of skin mechanoreceptive units caused by vibration exposure of the hand. Ergonomics, 29 (5), 687-698. Luopajarvi, J., Virolainen, M., & Holmerg, M. (1979). Prevalence of tenosynovitis and other injuries of the upper extremities in repetitive work. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 5 suppl. 3, 48-55. Masear, V.R. (1986). An industrial cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. The Journal of Hand Surgery, 11A, 222-227. McDermott, F.T. (1986). Repetitive strain injury: a review of current understanding. The Medical Journal of Australia, 144, 196-200. Nathan, P.A., Meadows, K.D., & Doyle, L.S. (1988). Occupation as a risk factor for impaired sensory conduction of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel. The Journal of Hand Surgery, 13B, 167-170. Pheasant, S. (1991). Ergonomics, Work and Health (pp. 261-276), Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. Rempel, D.M., Herrison, R.J., & Barnhart, S. (1992). Work-related cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremity. Journal of the American Medical Association, 267 (6), 838-842. Semple, J.C. (1991). Tenosynovitis, repetitive strain injury, cumulative trauma disorder, and overuse syndrome, et cetera. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 73B (4), 536-538. Seligman, P.J., & Matte, T.D. (1991). Case definitions in public health. American Journal of Public Health, 81 (2), 161-162. Siebenaler, M.J., & McGovern, P. (1992). Carpal tunnel syndrome: Priorities for prevention. AAOHN Journal, 40 (2), 62-71. Silverstein, B.A., Fine, L.J., & Armstrong, T.J. (1986). Hand wrist cumulative trauma disorders in industry. British Journal of Industrial Medicine, 43, 779-784. Silverstein, B.A., Fine, L.J., & Armstrong, T.J. (1987). Occupational factors and carpal tunnel syndrome. 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Gorner, P. (1992, April 26). It's all in the wrist: Carpal tunnel syndrome, the malady of the computer generation. The Chicago Tribune Magazine, p. 1. Hershey, R.D. (1988, October 29). Meatpacker fined a record amount on plant injuries: Morrell denies charge. The New York Times, p. 1. Johnston, O., & Baker, B. (1990, August 31). U.S. takes initial steps on ergonomic standards. Los Angeles Times, p. 4. Joyce, M. (1991, Januray). Ergonomics will take center stage during '90s and into new century: Safety professionals and engineers must work together to address ergonomic issues. Occupational Health & Safety, p. 31. Joyce, M. (1991, July 15). Office injuries a repetitive strain for both workers, employers. The Business Journal, p. 21. Kilborn, P.T. (1990, June 24). Automation: Pain replaces old drudgery. The New York Times, p. 1. Kleiman, C. (1992, February 5). Carpal tunnel syndrome up in the workplace. The Phoenix Gazette, p. 4. Manuele, F.A. (1991, December). 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