Preventing Repetitive Motion Injuries
Suffering a serious injury at work can be a very painful experience that results in missed work, lost wages, and other complications. This is certainly the case with injuries caused by repetitive workplace motions. Luckily there are preventive measures that you can take to reduce the likelihood that you will develop a repetitive strain injury.
If you have been afflicted with a repetitive motion injury due to the conditions and requirements of your employment, you are likely entitled to file a claim seeking workers’ compensation benefits to address your medical bills, lost wages, and other considerations. Contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your rights and options from an experienced attorney.
Tips for Repetitive Motion Injury Prevention
The physical demands of every job are unique, so it is important that you understand the nature of the strain to which you are exposing your body. The following are some steps that may serve to prevent a repetitive motion injury:
- Stretch before working
- Take frequent breaks from repetitive work tasks
- Sit up straight, no matter the type of work being done
- When appropriate, use protective materials, such as wrist pads
Contact Us
If you have been negatively impacted by a repetitive motion injury associated with your work-related duties, the skilled and experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., would like to help. Contact our office today at 610-667-7511 for legal counsel or representation at any stage of the claim filing process.