Are you suffering from a repetitive strain injury from the job that you do? If so, you maybe eligible to make a claim for compensation. Click Read More
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Repetitive Strain injury (RSI) is the term used for damage to the soft tissue of the body which arises from a repeated action or trauma. It is most commonly associated with certain jobs – such as use of heavy equipment or tools, but many types of workers can be affected. The pain can be serious and some people with RSI suffer from numbness, tingling, loss of dexterity and even weakness or cramp in the affected joint or limb.
If you have been affected by a repetitive strain injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
In the past there were more cases of repetitive strain injury among blue-collar workers such as those who work in factories. Those involved in manufacturing and production lines who perform repetitive tasks in a difficult posture, or with force, can sometimes develop aches and pains in their wrists, shoulders, fingers and / or thumbs. However as work has evolved, the number of white-collar sufferers has increased significantly. Office workers who carry out data inputting, typing, secretarial duties and other similar tasks can sustain aches and pains to the upper limbs.
The most important thing to do if you find yourself suffering from any kind of aches and pains as a result of your role, or workplace, is to inform your employer. That will give them the opportunity to review your workspace, or working procedures to minimise the risk of developing RSI. If you are already suffering from the affects of RSI you should visit your doctor to see how they can help alleviating the pain and discomfort. If you think you might be entitled to claim for compensation, then contact us today and one of our team of highly experienced solicitors will be able to help you decide on the best course of action.
RSI is normally diagnosed when the damage does not relate to a specific tendon, nerve or muscle, and can attributed to many types of work such as:
Symptoms often present themselves when a manual task is being performed – such as typing. In many cases symptoms disappear when the task is completed, however they may reappear later in the day, or even weeks later. People who suffer from RSI often state pain in the arms or wrists as one of the main symptoms; this pain varies from a sharp pain to a numb, dull feeling.
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