How Specific Job Activities Contribute to Osteoarthritis.
Often called the wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive, indolent disease that starts gradually and gets worse over time. It can happen any time, but commonly starts in people in their 50s. Over 32 million suffer from this painful, debilitating disease in the United States. It is common for people with active lifestyles including athletes to be affected by OA. >> Schedule a screening.
Osteoarthritis Gets Worse Over Time
People with physically demanding occupations face increased risk factors for osteoarthritis due to the physical demands of their jobs. Over 69 Studies, conducted in 23 countries show that men and women working in many occupations have a moderate to strong risk for developing knee and hip osteoarthritis. >> Schedule a screening.
Workers that face risk for developing osteoarthritis due to the rigors of their jobs:
- Farm and Agriculture Workers
- Building and Construction Workers
- Metal Workers
- Floor and Brick Layers
- Carpenters
- Machine Operators
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Technicians
- Miners
- Cleaners
- Health Care Workers
- Postal Workers
- Painters
- Retail Workers
- Waitresses
- Hairdressers
- Houseworkers
- Service Workers
- Craftsmen
- Truck and Other Drivers
People who work in these physically arduous jobs engage in daily activities that put stress on their joints that can speed-up the development of osteoarthritis and wear down cartilage over time.
Here’s a breakdown of how these occupations can contribute to joint wear and potential osteoarthritis:
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Repetitive Motions:
Repeated movements, like those in postal work or hairdressing, can strain joints, leading to inflammation and cartilage degradation over time.
Heavy Physical Labor:
Jobs that require heavy lifting (such as construction, plumbing, or cleaning) place direct stress on weight-bearing joints, particularly the knees, hips, and back.
Awkward Postures:
Holding awkward positions, a common occurrence in painting, carpentry, and electrical work, can misalign and strain the joints, accelerating wear.
Standing for Long Periods:
Occupations like retail work, waiting tables, and hairstyling often require standing for hours. This constant pressure on knee and hip joints can lead to cartilage thinning and joint stiffness.
Frequent Bending, Kneeling, or Squatting:
Construction workers, house cleaners, and technicians who perform tasks close to the ground strain their knees, which can lead to increased cartilage breakdown.
Heavy Lifting:
Manual laborers, movers, and factory workers experience joint strain through frequent lifting, especially if posture is poor or the weight lifted is significant.
Exposure to Vibrations:
Professions using power tools, like machine operators, miners, and mechanics, expose joints to vibrations that increase wear and tear, especially in the wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
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