IMPORTÂNCIA DA FISIOTERAPIA NA PREVENÇÃO DE DISTÚRBIOS OSTEOMUSCULARES RELACIONADOS AO TRABALHO.

The aims of this study were to analyze as the studies showed the acting of physiotherapy as prevention of work-related musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and to emphasize your importance. It was a bibliographic review, with articles published from January 1998 to October 2017. And, it was analyzed six articles, all studies used questionnaires to assess pain and/or worker's quality of life, two studies used the check-list and photos for analyze the environment and one study used filming for ergonomic evaluation. Analysis and ergonomic modifications were made, postural and physical activity guidance, and to performing labor gymnastics in part of the studies. Therefore, the studies showed positive results in relation to preventive measures to WMSDs, in addition to reporting the consequent improvement of the quality of life of workers, reflecting the increase in productivity, fact that emphasizes the importance of applying preventive physiotherapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]