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Musculoskeletal injuries pose a significant risk to occupational performance, participation, and overall well-being due to resulting functional deficits. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in managing these impairments and promoting independence to reduce the risk of reinjury, psychological symptoms, and long-term physical limitations while supporting re-engagement in activities of daily living and meaningful occupations. This injury prevention program focused on educating and training healthcare professionals in prevention and management strategies, including postural awareness, work simplification, ergonomics, adaptive equipment, mental health strategies for stress and anxiety management, and sleep preparation to improve patient outcomes and overall quality of life.
Publication Date
Spring 4-22-2026
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Injury prevention, Musculoskeletal injuries, Healthcare professionals, Occupational performance, Occupational participation, Independence, Strategies
Medical Subject Headings
Injury prevention, Musculoskeletal injuries, Healthcare professionals, Occupational performance, Occupational participation, Independence, Strategies
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Esters, K., & King, R. (2026, April 22). An Injury Prevention Program for Musculoskeletal Injuries. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/4
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026.