JDMS Article - SDMS CME Credit

Article: Physical Activity, Exercise, and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonographers

Authors: Maureen McDonald, DHSc, MBA, RDMS, RDCS, FASE, and Helen Salisbury, PhD

Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]

Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Physical Activity, Exercise, and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonographers,” you will be able to:

1. List the risk factors that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) development

2. Describe the levels of sonographer physical activity

3. List the sites where sonographers have WRMSDs or pain

1. Risk factors for WRMSD development include all of the following except:

2. Forceful exertions

3. Rest between examinations

4. Static positions

Based on results obtained through this quantitative study, what percentage of sonographers scanned in pain or have been diagnosed with a WRMSD?

20%

50%

70%

80%

Based on the results obtained through this quantitative study, what percentage of sonographers used ergonomic principles and techniques during their work time?

20.1%

39.4%

60.5%

80.7%

How did the majority of respondents rate their level of physical activity outside of work?

High

Low

Moderate

None

Based on the results obtained through this quantitative study, what percentage of sonographers reported never having been diagnosed with an MSD related to scanning?

10%

20%

40%

60%

The most common site for a diagnosed MSD is:

Hand/fingers

Elbow/forearm

Neck

Shoulder

The most common site for scanning in pain is the:

Hand/fingers

Elbow/forearm

Neck

Shoulder