2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2021.01.007
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Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders for Cardiac Sonographers

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“…This is due to the fact that echocardiographic examination involves working within very small imaging windows for extended periods of time with static or sustained posture and requires considerable hand grip pressure [1][2][3]. WRMSP affects the well-being, physical health, and quality of life of sonographers and could result in loss of productivity, work restrictions, or sickness and absence from occupational injuries, posing additional financial implications on employers [4][5][6][7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This is due to the fact that echocardiographic examination involves working within very small imaging windows for extended periods of time with static or sustained posture and requires considerable hand grip pressure [1][2][3]. WRMSP affects the well-being, physical health, and quality of life of sonographers and could result in loss of productivity, work restrictions, or sickness and absence from occupational injuries, posing additional financial implications on employers [4][5][6][7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Echocardiography-related demands include maintaining awkward postures with tight imaging windows, limited movement, and constant handgrip pressure, which collectively increase the risk of WMSP [ 1 , 2 ]. This pain adversely affects sonographers’ quality of life, physical health, and well-being [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. It is also a common cause of work restrictions, sickness, and absenteeism owing to occupational injuries, imposing additional financial implications on employers [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This pain adversely affects sonographers’ quality of life, physical health, and well-being [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. It is also a common cause of work restrictions, sickness, and absenteeism owing to occupational injuries, imposing additional financial implications on employers [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%