TITLE

Exercise and cumulative trauma disorder: The jury is still out

AUTHOR(S)

McGorry, Raymond W.; Courtney, Theodore K.

PUB. DATE

June 1995

SOURCE

Professional Safety;Jun95, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p22

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines the effect of exercise as a preventive measure against cumulative trauma disorders. Description of CTD; Preventive measures; Role of exercise; Review of literature; Factors to be considered in CTD intervention strategy; Other types of exercises programs; Conclusions.

ACCESSION #

9507120859

 

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