Occupational low back disorder causation and control

Low back disorders (LBDs) continue to be the most common musculoskeletal pr oblem in the workplace. It affects many workers, is associated with high co sts to industry and the individual, and can negatively influence the qualit y of life for the workers. Currently there is significant controversy about the work-relatedness of LED and the ability of ergonomics interventions to control the problem. This paper systematically examines the body of knowle dge associated with LBDs and considers how information from different disci plines of study collectively might be used to assess the causality and cont rol of LED due to physical factors associated with work.