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Repetitive Motion Injuries of the Mind - Mar 12, 2008
The GC Advocate,According to “Repetitive Motion Injuries� at E-Medicine Health, it’s time to go to the doctor when you experience “pain with movement of [affected areas],
Pembroke man opens car detailing shop despite doctor’s orders - Mar 24, 2008
The Patriot Ledger,Mohn spent 16 years detailing cars for auto dealerships – most recently at the now-closed Autolines in Whitman – before suffering repetitive motion injuries
Education May Put Youth Sports Injuries On Ice - Mar 14, 2008
Tampa Tribune,Rotator Cuff and repetitive motion injuries: Stress or hairline fractures and tendonitis are common and often related to overuse. They don't always show up
Liberty Northwest® Recognizes Troutdale's Lengthy Safety Record - Mar 12, 2008
Insurance News Net (press release),...evaluation of the relative risk associated with manual handling tasks and help prevent strains and repetitive motion injuries,� added Ms. Burton.
Determining Liability in Construction Site Accidents - Feb 29, 2008
Best Syndication,...hazards resulting from exposure to dangerous chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.
Are your eyes holding up? - Mar 6, 2008
Baltimore Sun,Industry officials believe it's more widespread than repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal-tunnel syndrome. "I ask about it as part of my [patients']
February 29 is RSI Awareness Day in Canada - Feb 26, 2008
Occupational Health Safety,According to NIOSH, reports of repetitive motion injuries have risen dramatically in US workplaces in recent years. The injuries, also sometimes referred to
TigsTown Injury Analysis: Shoulder Tendinitis - Mar 5, 2008
The Braves Show...tendons typically have tremendous resiliency, but they can become inflamed as a result of overuse (ie, repetitive motion injuries), disease,
Chiropractor will speak on value of preventive health care - Mar 16, 2008
Richmond Times Dispatch,Stresses can range from chronic stiff necks to the more frustrating repetitive-motion injuries. The event will be held at the Jefferson Lakeside Country
Hammering out part of market - Mar 4, 2008
Beloit Daily News,Even the grips are designed to be ergonomic to prevent repetitive motion injuries. To help get the business in the public eye, Leitter is going to start
A simple question leads to answers in medical mystery - Feb 28, 2008
MinnPost.com,...and after a few weeks of preliminary investigation it became clear that the illness pattern didn't fit the repetitive motion injuries that are so common
Down the Fence - Feb 28, 2008
WesternHorseman.com,And because they’re doing different things, they don’t seem to get some of the repetitive-motion injuries that afflict horses in other events.
Central Washington University labor dispute resolved - Feb 27, 2008
Daily Record,Two Labor and Industries claims had been turned in because of repetitive motion injuries. CWU administrators said it was a matter of budget and they
NATURAL HEALTH - 20 Feb 2008
Mother Earth News,Suddenly millions of jobs required the steady, rapid-finger movements that can cause repetitive motion injuries like CTS. It also is a problem for musicians
Poultry processing isn’t pretty - 20 Feb 2008
HeraldNet,MSDs also include repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. If going “green� for you involves attention to social justice
A Long Journey to a Kinder Chisel - Feb 19, 2008
New York Times,Repetitive motion injuries from vibrations. Hearing loss from the high-pitched ringing of a struck tool. Mr. McCarty thought he could cut down on these
Regulation of poultry plants softens - Feb 16, 2008
The State,Almost overnight, the number of repetitive motion injuries reported at some factories plunged. In 2001, for example, Tyson Foods’ Clarksville, Ark.,
Workplace inspections at 15-year low - Feb 15, 2008
Charlotte Observer,The number of repetitive motion injuries reported at some factories plunged. In 2001, for example, Tyson Foods' Clarksville, Ark., plant reported more than
Hearings planned on poultry workers - Feb 17, 2008
Charlotte Observer,Dole, as US labor secretary in 1990, pushed for federal ergonomics standards to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries, which she called then "one
Regulators reduce company's fines - Feb 15, 2008
Charlotte Observer,Twice, NC OSHA collected evidence that workers in a company plant were suffering from repetitive motion injuries. They dropped both cases.
New Moist Heat Product Offers Natural Pain Relief - Feb 15, 2008
PR Web (press release),ThermalOn moist heat wraps and sleeves provide drug-free pain relief from arthritis, muscle aches, overexertion, repetitive motion injuries,
Joseph F. Pennisi - Feb 18, 2008
Albany Times Union,..."What we see more of in the work force these days is the repetitive motion injuries ... dust diseases, absestosis is another example.
Ergonomic Educator - Feb 6, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerAnalyzes work comp reports to assess, plan and implement solutions to reduce injuries including, but not limited to, repetitive motion injuries,
Rules? What rules? - Feb 14, 2008
Charlotte Observer,Reporters found that many workers reporting hand pain from repetitive motion injuries at House of Raeford were given painkillers and sent back to work,
A Workstation That Works For You - Feb 11, 2008
ADVANCE,You'll want to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive motion injuries. Try to find a keyboard that mimics your natural hand position and gives
Toyota-United camp wraps up - Feb 1, 2008
VeloNews,A pair of riders spent Toyota-United’s camp nursing repetitive motion injuries. Stevic, the UCI B world champion, has been fighting hip and knee imbalances
Poultry industry shows off research, technology to customers at expo - Jan 24, 2008
Gainesville Times,Division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute are conducting research in how to prevent repetitive motion injuries in poultry plant workers.
The Truth about Running and Weight Loss - Jan 31, 2008
Gather.com,Trust me, if you don't first succumb to the hours of cardio or repetitive motion injuries, you will eventually become frustrated with your plateauing weight
My aching back! Ergonomics targets worker health - Dec 27, 2007
EETimes.comRepetitive motion injuries affect about 100 million Americans and the problem is growing, according to Hedge. Children are being exposed to computers
Can A Vibrating Mouse Prevent Computer-related Injuries? - Dec 21, 2007
Science Daily (press release)..."One-third to one-half of all compensatory injuries are repetitive-motion injuries associated with office-type work," says Hedge, professor of design and
New ways to reduce computer-related injuries - Dec 22, 2007
ZDNet BlogsSo he studied new products able to prevent repetitive motion injuries, including a chair that undulates, a mouse that vibrates or a monitor suspended over a
Holiday rush, understaffing mean long lines, safety woes at post ... - Dec 26, 2007
Workday Minnesota,..."We have a lot of employees with ergonomic injuries, repetitive motion injuries," McCann said. "A lot of that may be due to the fact that they don't take a
Isn’t it great? It’s 2008! - Dec 25, 2007
Parents & Kids,...(So concussions are in, and repetitive motion injuries are out.) As for games, Halo 3 is in, while Halo 2 is out … Guitar Hero III is in, while Guitar Hero
Massage, Just What The Doctor Ordered? - Dec 15, 2007
VillageSoup Belfast,Work related conditions such as back pain, headaches, and repetitive motion injuries respond extremely well with massage therapy, as do many other problems.
Michigan DLEG Director Cooley Announces More Than $1 Million for ... - Dec 5, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),These committees will focus on training sessions in areas such as repetitive motion injuries, facility emergency preparedness, and proper lifting techniques
Vicon Publishing and NuAire offer Free Laboratory Ergonomics Webinar - Dec 10, 2007
Animal Lab News,Understand the application of ergonomics in the prevention and management of Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) and Repetitive Motion injuries (RMI) at the
CAREER SNAPSHOT: Call Center Rep - Dec 17, 2007
California Job Journal,...using a keyboard and looking at a computer screen may cause eye and muscle strain, backaches, headaches and repetitive motion injuries.
History shows folly of faux fix - Dec 16, 2007
Monterey County Herald,With speed now the main effect, we built in repetitive motion injuries. When our side effects and techno-fixes disguise themselves as solutions,
Interpreters for the deaf give justice a voice - Dec 13, 2007
Colorado Springs Gazette,Repetitive motion injuries are also common for sign language interpreters. During the homicide trial, one interpreter would work about 15 to 20 minutes,
News you can use - Dec 7, 2007
Augusta Chronicle (subscription),With the increasing use of text-messaging devices, more attention is being given to repetitive motion injuries of the thumb. In 2005, the American Society
Wells brings hope and help to Minnesota reservations - Dec 6, 2007
Twin Cities Finance and Commerce,In 1985, Wells founded Wells Technology to produce two devices he had invented to prevent repetitive motion injuries among factory workers — an air-powered
lax hilton cited for worker health violations - Nov 15, 2007
Los Angeles Times,..."i believe hotels are aware of repetitive-motion injuries, and some are better than others at dealing with them, welsh said. several studies in recent years
lax hilton cited for violating state's repetitive motion injury law - Nov 15, 2007
Daily Breeze,...california is the only state that explicitly requires employers to minimize the risk of repetitive-motion injuries through training and, if necessary,
housekeepers say luxury hotel beds a pain - Nov 15, 2007
Reuters...issued october 30, is the first against the us hotel industry for repetitive motion injuries. a spokesman said the hotel would appeal the citation but
prevention of injuries in the workplace - Nov 18, 2007
Barbados Advocate,...cdc states that in recent years they have identified repetitive motion injuries as a factor in employee injuries. these injuries are caused by excessive
alternative medicines and treatment for trauma disorder - Nov 12, 2007
American Chronicle,...overuse syndromes, regional musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive motion injuries, or repetitive strain injuries. some patients with arm symptoms sense
Clerical Careers - Nov 26, 2007
California Job Journal,Prolonged computer use may lead to eyestrain or repetitive-motion injuries. Each county has its own website. Google the name of your county and you are just
ergonomic correctness - Nov 16, 2007
Napa Valley Register,...not only examines what causes repetitive motion injuries, but also takes into consideration the entire office — from space planning to lighting. a
Siemens' New S Class Revolutionizes the Paradigm of Ultrasound ... - Nov 26, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),It boasts a simple, intuitive user interface with an adaptable design and user-customizable controls preventing repetitive motion injuries experienced by
a renewed battle over heavy lifting - Nov 19, 2007
Washington Post,...which won an exemption from a clinton administration rule intended to protect workers from heavy lifting and other repetitive-motion injuries,
on the other hand - Nov 20, 2007
Metropolis Magazine,...to reduce the risk of repetitive-motion injuries, a four-way navigation button replaces the usual scroll wheel on top. the name refers to the ability to
study finds injuries among perdue workers keep coming - Nov 13, 2007
News & Observer,...six months for three years in addition to conducting physicals to monitor repetitive-motion injuries and health issues such as obesity and depression.
celebrity chef needs to put reality on menu - Nov 18, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,...(many workers there suffer from repetitive motion injuries.) he also says workers are discouraged from taking bathroom breaks because it slows down the line
musicians at work forum: “healthy musicians—oxymoron no more!� - Nov 19, 2007
Time Out Chicago,...avoid repetitive-motion injuries and how to find affordable insurance. panel participants include dave hinkamp (uic health in the arts program),
cartoon violence: it's in one hole or out the other - Nov 16, 2007
Wonkette (satire),...why would you ever want to be a political cartoonist? sure, you might love poverty and labels and repetitive motion injuries and ink stains that never wash
Device repairs wrists? - Oct 16, 2007
NewsOK.com (subscription),Williams also has worked with companies such as Delta Faucet Co. and Xerox to reduce repetitive motion injuries. For the 2300-employee Delta Faucet Co.,
Ergonomics boost health on the job - Oct 8, 2007
NorthJersey.com,Repetitive motion injuries were 7 percent of work absences in manufacturing the same year. "The irony is, all of these injuries are 100-percent preventable
Prokop Labs, LLC Files a Patent Infringement Lawsuit against ... - Oct 5, 2007
Newswire Today (press release),...office ergonomics, where comfort and proper hand position help reduce inflammation caused by keyboard carpal tunnel and repetitive motion injuries.
Hugs with her rugs - Sep 28, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,It's seriously physical work, requiring frequent breaks to fend off repetitive-motion injuries. Setting up the warp on a loom takes a full day,
Sore, swollen hands not uncommon - Sep 8, 2007
Deseret News,The experts also answered several calls each about trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and other overuse, repetitive-motion injuries.
Occupational Health Clinic That Treated Ground Zero Workers Faces ... - Sep 7, 2007
InjuryBoard.com,...history of being a medical advocate for occupationally injured workers - primarily lung-related diseases, and most recently repetitive motion injuries.
Making work routines pain free - Aug 14, 2007
KTUU,Repetitive motion injuries are common in the workplace, but you a few simple shifts in your routine can prevent them. Computers are a part of daily life for
COMPANY DOCTORS - Aug 27, 2007
Asbury Park Press,A settlement with OSHA required Perdue to provide preventive and injury management programs to address repetitive motion injuries including carpal tunnel
Labor unions fight for the common man - Sep 2, 2007
Times Herald-Record,Next, her department slashed funds and staff for workplace safety and repealed regulations to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries.
Recyclables go their separate ways at plant - Aug 18, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune,They're pulling material all day long, so we're trying to minimize any repetitive motion injuries. “They're our first line of defense,� he said,
New Chair-Configurator Technology Clicks with Hobbyists, Teachers ... - Aug 16, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),Studies show ergonomically correct chairs help prevent lower back problems and repetitive motion injuries associated with sitting for extended periods of
iPods, Wii and cell phones all take a toll on your health - Jul 18, 2007
Rocktown Weekly,Bill Whiteford, owner of Appalachian Physical Therapy, hasn't seen any Wii injuries yet, but he's seen plenty of other repetitive motion injuries related to
Prokop Labs, LLC Files a Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against ... - Aug 6, 2007
Newswire Today (press release),...office ergonomics, where comfort and proper hand position help reduce inflammation caused by keyboard carpal tunnel and repetitive motion injuries.
WEB EXTRA: Companies turn to on-site health clinics - Aug 1, 2007
Bethany Beach Wave,A settlement with OSHA required Perdue to provide preventive and injury management programs to address repetitive motion injuries including carpal tunnel
New Chair-Configurator Technology Clicks with Hobbyists, Teachers ... - Aug 5, 2007
PR Web (press release),Studies show ergonomically correct chairs help prevent lower back problems and repetitive motion injuries associated with sitting for extended periods of
All Rights Reserved - Aug 1, 2007
Jamestown Press,The medical community is even considering a new category of repetitive motion injuries just to keep up. Bank tellers must endure customers tending to other
Ergonomics and hand protection FAQs - Jul 15, 2007
Reliable Plant Magazine,Soaring medical costs and production losses resulting from repetitive motion injuries and related musculoskeletal disorders — including carpal tunnel
Show Me The Money - Jul 30, 2007
California Job Journal,Some experience eye or muscle strain, and repetitive motion injuries associated with computer use. Many tellers work regular business hours and a standard
Physical videogames may lead to injury - Jun 11, 2007
Earthtimes.orgFor example, players of video games that include physical activity are told in the manual: "WARNING -- Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain.
Video games get physical - Jun 16, 2007
Daily News Journal (subscription),Player warnings, in fact, are incorporated into game manuals such as the Wii instruction booklet, which advises, "WARNING — Repetitive Motion Injuries and
Cost-Benefit Analysis Often Just Doesn't Add Up - Jun 11, 2007
Bloomberg...values to regulation, such as installing pollution-control technology or overhauling assembly lines to avoid repetitive-motion injuries to workers.
Postmaster Jason Miles Reassigned Back to Palisades - Jun 27, 2007
Palisadian-Post,Miles said that many carriers suffer from repetitive-motion injuries. This month, a new supervisor and four new carriers began working at La Cruz.
Tips for Safe Use of PDAs - Jun 29, 2007
Safety.BLR.com,Using these devices over a long period of time can lead to repetitive motion injuries. The problem occurs when gripping the PDA on the palm of the hand
How Sweet Are You? - Jun 25, 2007
Riverfront Times,...surgery for other ailments, however: benign nodes on her vocal cords, and on the muscles/tendons in her forearm, due to repetitive motion injuries.
HIGH STAKES GAMBLE FOR TRIBAL CASINO WORKERS: SACRAMENTO’S LAST ... - Jun 12, 2007
California Progress Report,These include a standard to protect workers against “Repetitive Motion Injuries� (the service sector experiences thousands of RMI’s each year) and another
Camden Massage Therapy Now Accepting Insurance - Jun 11, 2007
knox.VillageSoup.com,Work related conditions such as back pain, headaches, and repetitive motion injuries respond extremely well with massage therapy, as do many other problems.
A fast-moving line and a union trying to keep up - Apr 4, 2007
The Independent Weekly,...including cuts from going too fast with their knives (or getting hit by the next guy's flying knife) and a plethora of repetitive motion injuries.
Oberweis Dairy, Cream of the crop - Apr 3, 2007
British Industry,The use of robots cuts down on repetitive-motion injuries.� On the logistics side of the business, Oberweis owns the fleet and over-the-road trucks.
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