| Work-related injuries
are a reality with literally every job or profession. Each year, more than
600,000 workers in the United States are injured on the job.These types
of injuries are tremendously costly, not only in terms of direct
expenses, but also in lost production and worker dissatisfaction.
The most common work place injuries
today are musculoskeletal disorders known as repetitive stress injuries.
These types of injuries are also often referred to as occupational overuse
injuries or cumulative trauma disorders.
Some of the common work-related
musculoskeletal disorders that have been linked to work habits or environment
include carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis, tension neck syndrome, and
low back pain. |
WORK-RELATED
INJURIES
