Gross upper extremity postures are included in a posture factor score and various minor job stressors are included as a miscellaneous factor score. The variables and score in the CTD Risk Index are derived from physiological, biomechanical, and epidemiological principles. Advantages Provides a quick method of screening a working population for exposure to a likely risk of work-related upper limb disorders. Grand scores can be helpful in the communication of problems and decision upon the priority for investigations and the changes to be conducted in the workplace. This assessment tool can allow re-assessing any changes in musculoskeletal loading after modifications to the workplace or workstation.
Grand score is related to upper limb disorders.
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