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The program aims to enhance the safety and health of beauty professionals by addressing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD). The educational program seeks to reduce injuries in the beauty industry by teaching ergonomic practices and joint protection strategies, which include the development of seminars targeted at cosmetology and esthetics students, as well as working professionals, with a strong emphasis on understanding body mechanics and ergonomic principles. Feedback from beauty professionals highlighted common WRMSD conditions and the critical need for preventative education and advocacy for care. The educational program strives to create a safer working environment that benefits beauty service providers throughout their careers.

Publication Date

Spring 4-25-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Work-Related musculoskeletal disorders, Musculoskeletal disorders, Beauty industry, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Ergonomics, Joint protection, Upper extremity

Medical Subject Headings

Work-Related musculoskeletal disorders, Musculoskeletal disorders, Beauty industry, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Ergonomics, Joint protection, Upper extremity

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | Occupational Therapy | Public Health Education and Promotion

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 25, 2025

Preventing the Strain: An Educational Program to Address Upper Extremity Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Beauty Industry

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