Lower limb research evidence

Lower limb musculoskeletal disorders (LLD), particularly knee conditions, are often overlooked or lumped in with other injuries, according to new research from the HSE.

The study found “appreciable evidence” of a causal association between LLDs and kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, heavy lifting, walking/standing, and slips and trips. There is “plausible but less clear” evidence of an association for jumps from height (e.g., from a vehicle’s bed or cabin to the ground), driving and sitting.

Researchers recommended detailed measures of workplace risk and control measures to reduce the risks of injury.

Lower limb musculoskeletal disorders (RR706) www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr706.pdf