Many professions need individuals to do the same or extremely similar activities repeatedly throughout the day. Some of this practice is mental, while others are physical. Repetitive motion injuries are common in jobs that require physical repetition.
Repetitive motion injuries are among the most prevalent types of occupational injuries, while not being the most spectacular. Repetitive movements are responsible for up to 60% of all work-related injuries, and one out of every eight American workers will have one at some point during their career. If you have suffered this type of injury, talk to a workers’ compensation attorney to find out what your options are by calling The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000.
Work environments most likely to cause repetitive motion injuries
- Work on a Computer: Working at a computer for lengthy periods of time, whether at an office or elsewhere, can impose strain on different body parts. Hours of typing can cause nerve damage in the wrists, hands, and elbows, as well as neck and back issues if the worker needs to stretch to reach the computer or view the screen.
- Repetitive Motion Injuries in Grocery Checkout Workers: Grocery checkout clerks have a disproportionately high rate of repetitive motion injuries. In a single shift, they may drag or slide items thousands of times over the scanner, causing injury to the wrists, hands, and elbows. Lifting goods to place them in bags might result in back injury.
- Static Posturing: Repetitive motion injuries are frequent in any position that necessitates static posturing, or remaining in a stationary position for an extended length of time. Jobs that require eight hours of sitting or standing, for example, would be considered static posturing. This might be a truck driver or someone who works on a manufacturing line. A painter, pipe setter, musician, or jackhammer operator may be required to engage in static posture, which may entail extended clutching or grabbing.
Injuries caused by repetitive motion
Repetitive motion injuries can result from a range of medical problems, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Myofascial injury
- Tenosynovitis
- Cervical radiculopathy
Any of these problems, as well as other forms of repetitive motion injuries, can be excruciatingly painful to the point that the afflicted person is unable to continue working. The handicap might be temporary or permanent, but in any case, workers’ compensation insurance should cover it.
We can assist you in obtaining the benefits you are entitled to
You do not have to go through the workers’ compensation process alone if you have sustained a repetitive motion injury at work. Instead, engage The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, an experienced workers’ compensation and personal injury attorney. Call us now at 800-333-0000 for a free legal consultation.
