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REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY ARTICLES

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Defeating Workplace Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) in the workplace, including, but not limited to carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, have risen to pandemic proportions during the past 5 years. Without even considering worldwide costs, the United States alone ........

12-31-05

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Damaging U.S. Economy

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are costing consumers, private business and insurance companies more than $100 billion in lost revenue each year. According to The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research , " Musculoskeletal disorders....

1-6-06
There is no question that conservative therapy is the best option for those suffering with a Repetitive Strain Injury. From Trigger Finger to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, conservative therapy produces the best results, limited side effects (if any), quicker results and long-lasting relief.
1-19-06

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Conservative Tests & Treatments

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a devastating injury that affects more than 8 million people in the United States and continues to increase each and every year.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) that are everywhere; homes, offices,

7-18-2006

Carpal Tunnel Relief - Exercise Is The Best Solution

Carpal tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of many musculoskeletal injuries listed under the broader terms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD). A number of other injuries listed under these terms, but that are not exclusively caused by a repetitive strain injury or cumulative trauma disorder, include Guyon's Syndrome, Tendonitis, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Epicondylitis and Trigger Finger.

 

1-03-07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), repetitive strain injuries are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American workers, and costing more than $20 billion a year in workers compensation. "
Treatments consist of both invasive and conservative therapy.

Invasive treatments include cortisone injections and surgical procedures while conservative treatments include massage therapy, stretching, exercising, ultrasound, sine wave, cold laser, physical therapy, chiropractic, hot/cold therapy and more.

Articles focusing on repetitive strain injuries of the upper extremity .

Repetitive strain injuries affect millions of individuals each year. Here you can find information and resources regarding treatment options, injury symptoms, testing procedures, injury prevention techniques and more!

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