Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects about 1 in 100 people at some point in their life. Men and women of any age can develop it, but it is most common in women in their 30s, 40s and 50s.Usually carpal tunnel syndrome is triggered by a person’s occupation, and can lead to the person being unable to work. Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented by stopping or reducing the activity that stresses the fingers, hand, or wrist, or by changing the way in which activities are done.
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Repetitive Strain Injury
A repetitive strain injury is caused my performing the same action or movement many times in succession or within a short period of time which puts your muscles and tendons under great strain.If bad posture is also present the incorrect angles put more pressure on your muscles and limbs and result in aches and pains and in extreme cases even worse damage, including shaking and chronic pain.
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Hand-arm vibration syndrome
If you have ever used vibrating tools in your working career you may have an element of Hand-arm vibration syndrome. You can only claim for Hand-arm vibration syndrome against your employer or former employer if you have used vibrating tools after 1975. This is the date that all employers were or should have been aware of the dangers posed to their employees who used vibrating tools.Find out more about Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) click here > >


