Repetitive Motion Injuries Still a High Priority for Employers

Dr. Zev Cohen, medical director of the Carpal Tunnel Treatment Center in New York City, recommends the following tips companies of any size can use to reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome among workers:

1. Review each workstation to make sure employees can work with their hands and wrists in a comfortable position throughout the day.
   
   
2. Encourage workers to take frequent breaks from repetitive motion activities.
   
   
3. Have employees rub and shake out their wrists several times a day to increase circulation.
   
   
4. Educate employees on repetitive motion injuries and symptoms, the importance of reporting them and risk factors.
   
   
5. Make computer keyboard wrist pads and other wrist supports available to at-risk employees.

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