Tendonitis

Tendonitis is a condition where a tendon or the connective tissue that surrounds the tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. This is often due to overuse such as repetitive work activities or from an acute injury. People who are at higher risk of developing tendinitis include manual laborers, assembly workers, meat cutters and computer keyboard users.

If you believe you suffer from this condition, report it as soon as possible to your employer and your union if there is one. Always seek prompt medical care from a qualified doctor who specializes in this condition.

Rest is important so that the condition does not become worse. Workers Compensation benefits should be filed for to allow adequate income during the disability period.

Call the Law Office of Channing Migner, P.C.  (800-332-0116) for a consultation or contact us with your question.  There is no fee involved.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Resources(CTS)

The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site containing a wide variety of information about Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), resources for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description of helpful products to reduce injury risk and symptoms.

Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)

• A collection of orthopaedic patient education concerning cumulative trauma disorders

Tennis elbow

• Lateral epicondylitis can be caused by sports injuries as well as repetitive squeezing activities (scissors) or the use of tools such as hammers or drills in the workplace. Epicondylitis can also result from a direct blow to the elbow. Seek medical attention to prevent permanent injury and report the problem to your employer if you believe your work activities contributed to or caused the problem. Workers Compensation benefits are available for this often painful elbow condition.

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

• Paul Marxhausen ‘s Computer related RSI Site

  (a virtual encyclopedia on the topic)

• Deborah Quilter’s RSI Page
• Sorehand is a San Francisco-based listserv mailing list for people with RSI’s. Subscribe by sending email with any subject to: listserv@vm.ucsf.edu with the message body reading: subscribe sorehand

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

• What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS): Health & Environment
• US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

Facts about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• National Center for PTSD
• PTSD Alliance
• National Institute of Health: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (also has a spanish version…)
• American Psychiatric Association – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder