Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to abnormal positions maintained during work are very common, already among young workers. The problem of persistent musculoskeletal pain is big, and it imposes a substantial health and economic burden on young people and the broader community.

An OSHwiki article shows how important it is to adopt a ‘life-course’ approach for studying musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal health.