A painful physical condition, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, that is caused by overuse and repetitive motion without sufficient breaks for resting.
A family of injuries that result from repeated motion or repeated use of a tool or other equipment. Most involve inflammation of or damage to various tissues.
A CTD is a bodily injury associated with repeated biomechanical stress over time.
A term, typically used in the United States, used to describe work-related injuries to the muscles, tendons, or nerves. Term implies that the injury is the result of a build up of trauma over a period of time which may or may not be the case. WMSDs is the term preferred by Ergonomists.
Is a health disorder resulting from repeated mechanical stress on bodily tissues due to ergonomic hazards.
premature wear and tear damage to specific body structures. CTD injuries are mostly caused by low intensity forces applied over a long period of time, with motions repeated over and over concentrated on specific muscles and joints. Common examples of CTD include carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Cumulative trauma disorder is also called “repetitive motion injury.
