Carpal tunnel is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries facing workers today, with the CDC reporting an average of about 900,000 new cases in the US annually. In some cases, carpal tunnel can be attributed to working conditions, opening up employers to compensation claims. However, as…
Research suggests that more than 5% of the workforce is currently suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. This musculoskeletal injury occurs when the median nerve that runs through the wrist is overused and becomes inflamed. Given the syndrome can impact any person, in any industry, many employers…