Musculoskeletal disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders primarily manifest as pain and functional impairment of varying severity, often occurring on a daily basis and caused or exacerbated by work

Our missions

  • Monitoring trends in musculoskeletal disorders

  • Monitoring changes in occupational exposure to MSD risk factors to enable the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Promote our findings and support their implementation by decision-makers and stakeholders

In brief

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Patient en train de se faire manipuler l'épaule par un professionnel de santé

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in France: What Is the Current Situation?

Visuel de deux hommes sur un chantier de construction

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Musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry: trends in risk factors ...

Personne avec douleur à l'épaule, troubles musculo-squelettiques, santé publique france

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Human Health and Social Work Sector: ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of occupational illnesses in France and result in significant absenteeism and high compensation costs Yves Roquelaure Professor of Occupational Medicine and Health