Occupational Medicine Board Review Virtual Course (Includes Digital Syllabus)-OMBR

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker focuses on musculoskeletal disorders, particularly low back pain and work-related disabilities. They emphasize the importance of early identification and proper treatment for low back pain to reduce costs and enable workers to return to work. Risk factors such as heavy physical work and poor work postures are mentioned, as well as individual factors like age and physical fitness. Psychosocial factors and administrative factors like delays in workers' compensation claims are also discussed as contributing to prolonged disability. The evaluation and treatment of low back pain are briefly covered, with recommendations including avoiding bed rest and gradually returning to normal activities.<br /><br />The second part of the video discusses work-related upper extremity disorders, specifically carpal tunnel syndrome and other related conditions. The importance of proper diagnosis and classification is emphasized, as well as the occupational associations and risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinical symptoms and diagnostic tests for carpal tunnel syndrome are mentioned, along with treatment options such as splinting and corticosteroid injections.<br /><br />Other disorders discussed in the video include pronator teres syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, rotator cuff tendinopathies, and neck pain. Treatment options for these conditions are also mentioned.<br /><br />No credits are mentioned in the video summary.

Keywords

musculoskeletal disorders

low back pain

work-related disabilities

early identification

proper treatment

risk factors

carpal tunnel syndrome

diagnosis

occupational associations

treatment options

neck pain