USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
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Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance (MSOP)

Cluster: Work, Health, and Occupational Engagement ⟩

Director: Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM

The Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance (MSOP) Lab conducts contextually situated research that examines interrelationships among occupational performance, health, and well-being, particularly among workers engaging in dynamic, rapidly changing work contexts driven by technological advancements and shifting modes of participation (e.g., remote, hybrid, gig). This research aims to elucidate the underlying positive and negative mechanisms of health and performance in relation to the transactions that occur as we participate in physical, interpersonal, and organizational contexts, and utilize various tools and technologies as part of tasks and activities. MSOP research is inherently multi-method, employing various quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to examine, understand, and inform tailored strategies for promoting human performance, health, well-being, and, ultimately, flourishing in life. This research is highly transdisciplinary, leveraging collaborations among occupational science, rehabilitation science, engineering, medicine, and other fields to advance knowledge across three primary areas.

  • Investigating, measuring, and intervening to optimize interactions among environments (built, organizational, social), occupational performance (e.g., praxis, engagement, productivity), and the health and well-being of workers
  • Understanding how individual behaviors, physical exposures, stress, psychosocial factors, and personality traits relate to the development of musculoskeletal disorders or other work-related injuries, and how each factor mitigates or promotes successful prevention (e.g., ergonomics) and rehabilitation (e.g., hand therapy) efforts
  • Advancing the use of sonographic imaging for the evaluation, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with a primary focus on the upper extremities

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