Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are sneaky. They develop slowly over time. Many employees, such as construction workers, don’t really seek a diagnosis or treatment until such time as the damage has already been done. If not properly treated, the injury becomes exceedingly more restrictive and painful. Even a simple task like buttoning a shirt can become an endeavor. Then comes the interference with the employee’s motor skills and the ability to perform his or her job in a workmanlike manner.

When people think of an RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome is the first condition that comes to mind, but there are a wide variety of RSIs that people have never even heard of. Just a few examples involve trigger finger, tendonitis, bursitis, thoracic outlet syndrome and rotator cuff damage. Symptoms can depend on the type of RSI that the employee has developed and how far it has progressed. Those symptoms might include:

• A throbbing achy sensation
• Loss of range of motion
• Burning and tingling
• Cramping, especially in the hands
• Muscle weakness

If you think that you’re developing an RSI from the physical demands of your job, we encourage you to get examined right away. Remember that delaying examination and treatment is likely to only make matters worse.

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In almost all cases when someone is injured on the job, the worker will get the best possible outcome by hiring an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.

Attorney Alice A. Strömbom focuses exclusively on Workers’ Compensation Law. She is very familiar with the tactics insurance companies use to avoid providing the medical treatment and disability benefits injured workers deserve, and has a recognized track record in combating such issues.

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