No-Win No-Fee Auto Accident Lawyers Dallas, TX » fibromyalgia http://dallascaraccidentlawyer.net Dallas Car Accident Lawyer Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Repetitive Stress Injury http://dallascaraccidentlawyer.net/repetitive-stress-injury.html http://dallascaraccidentlawyer.net/repetitive-stress-injury.html#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:39:03 +0000 Admin http://dallascaraccidentlawyer.net/?p=239 When someone is doing the same activity over and over they may end up suffering from Repetitive Stress Injuries or RSI. The reason for this is due to repetitiveness over long periods of time causing damage to nerves, tendons, and muscles.  Examples are having sore hands from typing on a keyboard all day or sore legs and back from riding a bicycle for long distances.  Much like Fibromyalgia, there is a debate as to whether or not RSI is a medical condition. However, it is used as a broad definition in order to explain injuries with these kinds of signs and symptoms.

Who Gets RSI?

It is more likely for those who do the same thing over and over to get RSI. The most common types of workers who get RSI are people who type for long periods, truck drivers, factory workers, and traveling salesmen because of the type of work they perform.  A widely known term that has been associated with RSI is Carpal Tunnel which affects the wrist and joints of the fingers.

Causes And Symptoms Of RSI

The usual suspects for causing RSI are not resting enough and poor posture. If a person does not take enough preventative measures they may be at risk for RSI as well. So how do you know if you have RSI? If you have had symptoms such as:

  • Recurring pain in a particular area of the body such as the shoulders, neck, wrists, fingers, or back.
  • Numbness or tingling of the skin in the areas with pain.
  • Muscles in the affected area that feel stiff, generally in the morning.
  • Along with pain in the wrist or arms, there may be inability to grip well and loss of strength.
  • Symptoms ease or stop all together after not performing those tasks for a few days.

Treatment Of RSI?

In order to treat RSI you will need to see a physician who can find the muscles and tendons that are affected. The general treatment involves adequate rest. The doctor will usually suggest a change in lifestyle and habits as well, given the fact that they are what have caused the injury. When the doctor establishes the correct area that is injured, they will be able to establish what is causing the injury.

In most cases it is the work environment that is causing these injuries and interfering with your ability to heal. The good news is in these cases it is possible to file for compensation from your employer. Even though there is a debate as to whether this is a true medical condition, the courts still see it as a valid claim given the fact that you have suffered due to your job. RSI claims are very similar to other types of work injury claims.

Further Related Legal Information: For more information on personal injury in Long Island visit WurtzelLaw.com

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