This paper evaluates Qi Gong - therapeutic exercises, one of the pillars of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - as an important tool of preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) and healing, using allopathic medicine, TCM, and sociology of work elements. Considering its interdisciplinary nature and various levels of CTD prevention, this study examines the sociological aspects of work conditions that are usually associated with CTD and with groups that most frequently report symptoms. It focuses on CTD medical aspects and on TCM Blocking Syndromes, opening channels of communication and contribution between these fields of knowledge. It emphasizes that Qi Gong is an important therapeutic and preventive practice within TCM, and that is suitable for treating CTD. Within Qi Gong, it emphasizes Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa - Lian Gong in 18 therapies, which has been broadly experienced in China, and also publicized in Brazil, for treatment and prevention of pain syndromes in the upper and lower limbs, as well as in the cervical and lumbar regions. It finalizes by presenting considerations on the suitability and importance of Qi Gong for rehabilitation and prevention of CTD.
cumulative trauma disorders; occupational health; traditional chinese medicine; Qi Gong