If you work in manual labor and you take repetitive actions, you may find that you make the same physical actions or engage in the same types of movements hundreds of times per day. It may be that you are a gardener and find that your shoulders and arms get sore after...
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress worries for $11 an hour?
If white-collar workers suffer the most from repetitive stress injuries, then java-collar workers are surely suffering more. Work-related injuries among baristas are on the rise, comprising mostly of elbow, wrist and joint problems from repetitive stress. Some have...
How to improve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
When your hands are your livelihood, discomfort in your hands is a frightening prospect. Feelings of numbness or tingling in your fingers could be symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Before you start to panic, know there are techniques that may improve the symptoms of...
When nurses become patients
It's no secret that one of the most dangerous jobs is nursing.In terms of career-ending injuries, nursing care ranks up there with construction, mining and the military. Common nursing injuries Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are seven times more common in...
Airport ticket counter baggage handling injuries
To a passenger at Denver International Airport, the baggage handling process may appear seamless. The passenger drops a bag at the ticket counter, and if all goes well, it shows up at the passenger's destination as if by magic. But airport workers know what really...
Carpal tunnel and a mouse: What’s the connection?
Occupational diseases continue to be a growing concern for employees. Many people now have jobs that require them to sit and work at a computer for a majority of the day. Even with the help of ergonomic chairs and ergonomic assessments, the risk of an injury such as...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: considering treatment options?
When it comes to repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome might be one of the more well-known types of injuries. Often, this injury is associated with repetitive typing, and the position of the hands and wrists on a computer keyboard over an extended period...
Touch-screen technology: workplace friend or foe?
Anywhere you look, people are using touch-screen phones, tablets and even computers. Traditionally, employees use desktops or laptops that have keyboards. But for those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, could touch-screens help reduce the risk of a repetitive...
Is carpal tunnel cramping your style at work?
Suffering an injury in the office is becoming more of a problem for people. While it may seem less likely to get injured while sitting at your desk, there are office-related injuries that can cause a great deal of pain and suffering, such as carpal tunnel syndrome....
Surgery available to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
As many people know, carpal tunnel syndrome can be a cause of serious pain. Although some patients respond well to treatments such as injections or splints, these conservative approaches do not work for everyone. There are, however, surgical options available to help...