Musculoskeletal lower limb disorders

Introduction

In Europe, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a substantial economic burden to society and are one of the major causes of health-related productivity loss. Besides having obvious consequences for the individual, work-related health problems bring substantial costs for employers. Until now, limited attention has been paid to work related lower limb MSDs[1]. Nevertheless, among workers lower limb MSDs are one of the three most reported types of MSD (after backache and muscular pain in the upper limbs). 29% of the workers reported muscular pain in the lower limbs in 2015[2]. Lower limb MSDs are a problem in many workplaces and the problem…