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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) like carpal tunnel syndrome

(CTS) are costing consumers, private business and insurance

companies more than $100 billion in lost revenue each year.

According to The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research,

"Musculoskeletal disorders are the country's most costly

category of workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition to

spending $20 billion annually on workers' compensation costs due

to RSIs (Like Carpal tunnel syndrome), the U.S. spends another

$100 billion on lost productivity, employee turnover, and other

indirect expenses.

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The goal of every private business and insurance company should

be to cut costs, and this goal can only be met when carpal

tunnel syndrome and other "tunnel syndrome" disorders are

addressed in a scope of "prevention" rather than after the fact

and have to address the injury through "rehabilitation" methods.

Rehabilitation costs to businesses and insurance companies are

much greater than costs associated with prevention, and has an

even higher toll on the individual afflicted with the disorder

(carpal tunnel) in terms of both psychological and physical

damages.

The key to cutting costs associated with CTS and RSI's is

"prevention", which can be achieved through a variety of

methods. By implementing the methods listed below, overall costs

can be reduced dramatically and optimum health and productivity

of the individual can be maintained.

· Job Rotation: Individuals that rotate tasks, including the

amount of force they utilize for each task and the amount of

time each task is performed reveals a great reduction in the

level of carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain

injuries.

· Stretch / Exercise Breaks: Taking a short break every 30-45

minutes is key to reducing the onset of repetitive strain

injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. The most important

prevention element on this list is to perform appropriate

exercises and stretches to improve circulation and keep the

muscles in tune and balanced. (For a good list of stretches and

exercises, speak to the employee health director or to a

certified therapist)

· Workstation: Operating in the correct environment is "key" to

reducing the possibility of getting carpal tunnel syndrome.

Proper seating, a good keyboard, computer screen, mouse, desk

set-up, positioning, etc. is critical to reducing the amount of

strain imposed on a daily basis.

· Tools: When using tools for assembly and construction, you

must be sure that they are properly designed to fit you, not

someone else.

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To save as much money as possible for everyone involved, it is

wise to implement as many of the elements listed above. By

addressing all angles conceivable, the chances of an injury

reduce dramatically and workers stay healthy. When workers are

healthy, productivity and output increase, reducing healthcare

costs and increasing the bottom line for all.

About the author:

Jeff P. Anliker, LMT, is a Therapist, Inventor of Therapeutic

Exercise Products that are utilized by Corporations, Consumers

and Medical Facilities around the world for treating

musculoskeletal imbalances of the body.
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Inc.

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