A factory worker on an assembly line has been referred to occupational therapy (OT)for treatment of his right biceps tendonitis,which is prohibiting him from performing at a productive level because of his high pain levels.What risk factor must be closely assessed in a job analysis?

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Tendonitis is a common work-related musculoskeletal disorder arising from overuse.The number of repetitions during a specific time period should be monitored.A high-risk repetition rate for the elbow is more than 10 reps/minute.The occupational therapist will need to determine the repetition rate as well as the rest breaks and make recommendations according to the standards in the workplace.

A Factory Worker on an Assembly Line Has Been Referred