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Repetitive strain injury, or RSI, represents nearly
one-third of all work-related injuries in the United States,
costing an estimated $20 billion a year in worker's compensation.
Employers and manufacturers are wary of bearing the financial
responsibility for RSI. Meanwhile, many doctors are still
unfamiliar with it and may be unwilling to step into the
quagmire of insurance controversy.
The human cost can be even greater, affecting a person's ability
to earn a livelihood or perform routine, day-to-day tasks. Aside
from physical pain, repetitive strain injuries can have a profound
emotional, financial, and professional impact on an individual.
Whatever the cause, it's important to know that you are not to blame.
Through her own personal experience with RSI, Sandra Peddie has compiled
valuable information on the different types of repetitive strain injuries,
treatment options, how to make ergonomic adjustments in your job's design,
as well as guidance on insurance options, worker's compensation, and the
laws protecting your rights.
You probably never thought that having a full range of motion without
pain would be so important to you. With The RSI Sourcebook you can
begin the process of regaining a productive and pain-free life.
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