Effects of Overuse Injury on Musculoskeletal Tissues
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2020) | Viewed by 2887
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are organizing a Special Issue on “Effects of Overuse Injury on Musculoskeletal Tissues” for the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), which is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes articles and communications in the interdisciplinary area of environmental health sciences and public health. More detailed information can be found in https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph.
Overuse injuries are a leading cause of pain and physical disability worldwide and can lead to tendinopathies, myalgia, neuritis, nerve compression syndromes, osteoarthritis, and even osteopenia in involved bones. Several risk factors have been identified, including high repetition, high force, aging, and more, although the interaction of these risk factors needs further investigation, particularly in light of extended retirement times for workers worldwide. There is a continued need for etiologic research examining underlying mechanisms, since effective prevention and treatments are still hampered by many unknowns and problems. For example, there is a continued need for longitudinal studies in young adults to aging humans to understand the effects of changes in repair mechanisms, hormones, metabolism, and inflammation occurring with aging. Further, thresholds for damage need to be defined, as do rest and recovery allowances that would enhance tissue recovery and adaptation.
The submission of prospective studies (e.g., cohort and randomized clinical trials and animal studies) investigating the effects of overuse injury on musculoskeletal tissues (including nerves) and potential treatments is encouraged, although well-designed cross-sectional studies are also welcome. We will also consider comprehensive reviews and/or short communications.
Prof. Mary F. Barbe
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Overuse injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Work-related musculoskeletal disorders/injuries
- Effective treatments for musculoskeletal disorders
- Risk Factors for overuse injuries
