A Review of the Role Played by Physical and Occupational Therapists in the U.S. Treating Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - 2015-2025.

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Journal of occupational and environmental medicine Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003747

Ron Z Goetzel, Kevin H McLaughlin, Jaynie Bjornaraa, Karen B Kent, Enid Chung Roemer, Mary M Austin, Louis Fazen

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Abstract

Objective: To examine the evolution of physical and occupational therapy in the treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders from 2015 to 2025.

Methods: Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered through an extensive landscape review that included peer-reviewed studies and grey literature.

Results: For employers and health plans, the health and economic burden of musculoskeletal disorders is high, with increases driven by several factors, such as an aging population. Physical and occupational therapists have played a significant role in minimizing the health, productivity, and cost consequences of musculoskeletal disorders.

Conclusions: There is strong scientific support for physical and occupational therapy in the treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Despite challenges, several trends in regulations, training, technology, and workforce make these disciplines well-positioned to play an even larger role in the coming decade.

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目的：探讨2015年至2025年物理和职业疗法在工作相关肌肉骨骼疾病治疗中的演变。方法：通过广泛的景观回顾收集定性和定量数据，包括同行评议的研究和灰色文献。结果：对于雇主和健康计划来说，肌肉骨骼疾病的健康和经济负担很高，人口老龄化等几个因素推动了这种负担的增加。物理和职业治疗师在最小化肌肉骨骼疾病的健康，生产力和成本方面发挥了重要作用。结论：物理和职业疗法治疗与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病有强有力的科学支持。尽管面临挑战，但在法规、培训、技术和劳动力方面的一些趋势使这些学科在未来十年中发挥更大的作用。

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