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	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Integrated Ergonomics USA and UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
		Typical symptoms of overuse syndromes include palpable hardenings, swellings, tender spots, localised numbness or pain such as burning or tingling sensations (especially during movement, particularly when there is an external resistance to the movement), a reduced range of comfortable movement and reduced strength (especially grip strength).
		The treatment of overuse syndromes in the wrist or hand in most cases involves rest with splinting, icing, and anti-inflammatory drugs in acute cases and surgical decompression is indicated for chronic or recurrent cases (Rettig, 2001).
	www.integratedergonomics.com /CarpalTunnelSyndrome.html (8044 words)

	RSI, OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME - a patient's guide
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome is a collective term covering a range of disorders which cause pain and/or other sensations in muscles, tendons, nerves, soft tissues, and joints.
		Occupational Overuse is by no means a new condition - one that has been relabeled.
		Pain syndromes are difficult as they involve treating your whole self - this means you will require a team approach of G.P, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, pain psychologist, and specialist medical consultant where appropriate.
	www.medic8.com /healthguide/articles/occupationaloverusesyn.html (1148 words)

	Encyclopedia: Occupational overuse syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Repetitive strain injury, also called repetitive stress injury or typing injury, is an occupational overuse syndrome affecting muscles, tendons and nerves in the arms and upper back.
		In the occupational context, splints should not be used as a mechanical support for the joint.
		Occupational risk factors include continual repetition of movements, fixed body positions, forces concentrated on small parts of the body, and lack of sufficient rest between tasks.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Occupational-overuse-syndrome (251 words)

	OOS or MUD? Time for a cleanup
		Use of the term ‘occupational overuse syndrome’ (OOS) in New Zealand confuses the diagnosis of disorders of the upper limbs, since it has come to encompass both a classification and a specific disorder and also both an effect and its supposed cause.
		Those who use the term OOS as though describing a specific entity tend to speak of ‘it’ or ‘the overuse syndrome’ rather than using the plural (as though disorders of occupational overuse might be a single disease process).
		‘Occupational overuse’ should refer to a task or environment in which physical occupational stressors can be demonstrated to be the cause (or the most substantial of multiple causes) of a specific musculoskeletal disorder via gradual-process injury.
	www.nzma.org.nz /journal/116-1176/480 (2658 words)

	Ramazzini, Bernardino on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		He is often called the father of industrial medicine, and his De Morbis Artificium was the first systematic exposition of occupational disease.
		Ramazzini saw the relationship between various metals and the symptoms of metallic poisoning that developed in the artisans who worked with them, and he recognized that paints were a factor in the poisoning of painters.
		He also made studies of diseases in other occupations (e.g., lung diseases of miners, eye conditions of printers).
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/R/Ramazzin.asp (329 words)

	OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME STRESSORS AND THE WORKPLACE REPORT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Occupational overuse symptoms appear to be more widespread than previous estimates.
		Claimants for occupational overuse syndrome are similar to employees with severe OOS levels.
		Psychological distress is more likely to be a consequence of occupational overuse symptoms than a cause, in participants who suffered both OOS symptoms and distress.
	www.comcare.gov.au /publications/OHS_58 (2989 words)

	Occupational overuse syndrome - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Occupational overuse syndrome - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Numerous human body disorders are now classed as occupational overuse syndrome.
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Occupational overuse syndrome contains research on
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Occupational_overuse_syndrome (73 words)

	Occupational Overuse Syndrome
		Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is a collective term for a range of conditions characterised by pain/ and or other sensations in muscles, tendons, nerves soft tissues and joints.
		It may be necessary to seek advice from an occupational therapist or occupational medicine specialist to assist with assessing workstation design etc. Employers are required to provide information, supervision and training to promote a healthy work environment.
		Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH) provide workplace assessments and advise on prevention of OOS in the workplace.
	www.southerncross.co.nz /sx_internet?5D443AAF-7445-4ACD-837A-3D91A4C24CE5 (1035 words)

	Overuse Injuries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is also known as 'Repetition strain injury' (RSI), carpal tunnel syndrome or tenosynovitis.
		OOS is the name given to a range of conditions - usually caused or aggravated by poor work processes and unsuitable working conditions - that involve repetitive or forceful movements or the maintenance of constrained or awkward postures.
		OOS may affect workers in any occupation depending on the type of work that is being performed and the conditions under which the work is taking place.
	www.nohsc.gov.au /OHSInformation/NOHSCPublications/factsheets/oos211.htm (1051 words)

	ACCforum -> Occupational Overuse Syndrome
		She runs Occupational Overuse Support (New Zealand), a voluntary group which began 10 years ago as a coffee group but has grown into a well-oiled advocacy machine for OOS sufferers.
		This, despite the opinion of Christchurch occupational physician Dr Bill Turner - who, unlike Monigatti, actually examined Campbell - that she did indeed suffer from fibromyalgia but that there was a “plausible” link between this and the damage she suffered in her work, and in two subsequent whiplash injuries.
		He warns that many companies are doing away with their occupational health nurses, instead contracting out this function to self employed nurses, and that this could undermine that crucial relationship of trust, especially if contact hours with staff and opportunities for casual counsel are lost.
	www.accforum.org /forums/index.php?showtopic=16 (6863 words)

	WorkPace : RSI Injury Prevention Software, Stretch Break Exercise Reminder Software Download, Prevent Computer Related ...
		This is a gradual onset pain syndrome characterised by severe regional pain with spinal dysfunction, eg neck, shoulder and arm involvement, also termed cervicobrachial disorder.
		The key to prevention of overuse pain syndromes is through mutual ownership of problems where employer and employee accept a shared responsibility.
		He further contends that there is usually no physical cause for the chronic pain syndrome that can be directly linked to a traumatic injurious event in the workplace and that the emotional response and distress of the individual is the important link between workplace events and symptom evolution.
	www.workpace.com /MOREPREVENTIONOFWORKRELAT (2907 words)

	safe@work - Student Guide - Office and Business Module - Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A person who works in an office would not be exposed to as many hazards as someone who works in a factory.
		Good posture means your desk is the right height, you are comfortable and your spine is well supported by your chair to reduce the risk of muscle strain and fatigue.
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) refers to a number of conditions where there is constant pain in the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
	www.sofweb.vic.edu.au /safe@work/modules/office/overuse.asp (754 words)

	Fact Sheet 20 Manual Handling & Occupational Overuse Syndrome Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The purpose of this fact sheet is to assist organisations find useful information on the prevention of manual handling and occupational overuse syndrome injuries.
		Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is a type of manual handling injury which covers a range of conditions characterised by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
		There is a contact list at the end of this document of occupational health and safety authorities, who produce useful information resources on the topic.
	www.comcare.gov.au /publications/factsheets/fact-sheet-20.html (895 words)

	Workers Health Centre Fact Sheet - Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) is the term given to a range of conditions characterised by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
		With occupational overuse syndrome, early reporting is essential in order to identify and treat the condition while it is still reversible.
		Support groups, such as the RSI and Overuse Injury Association of ACT, have been formed with the aim of helping people learn more about OOS and to help them to cope better with their injury.
	www.workershealth.com.au /facts044.html (1473 words)

	What is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
		RSI is a general term for disorders that occur from prolonged, repetitious use of the hands which results in pain, burning, swelling, tingling, numbness, loss of dexterity and weakness.
		Overuse (RSI), injury, friction, fractures, fluid retention, forceful movements and infection are a few of the more common causes.
		Just a few instances of overuse or ignoring a mild condition for too long, may be enough to push it to an acute stage.
	www.thehelpinghand.com /rsi/rsi.htm (1263 words)

	New Zealand Fibromyalgia Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The term "repetitive motion syndromes" refers to a group of injuries that result from performing the same physical motion over and over again.
		A typical group of people affected by these injuries are those who injure their arms or wrists using keyboards (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), though almost any part of the body is susceptible to repetitive motion injury.
		Repetitive motion syndromes (sometimes referred to as "repetitive stress injuries" or RSI and Occupational Overuse Syndrome or OOS) can be quite painful and debilitating.
	www.voxau.com /fib/fibro/41rsi.htm (217 words)

	ANU - HR - OHS - HAZARD ALERTS - OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME
		Risk of Occupational Overuse Syndrome associated with the use of the mouse
		While the severity and chronicity of occupational overuse injuries at the ANU has generally decreased, such injuries in their early stages are frequently reported amongst general and academic staff and PhD students.
		This alert should be read in conjunction with the Occupational Overuse Syndrome brochure titles "Don't let Your Posture Cost You", available from your OSLO, OHS Committee or the OHS Unit.
	info.anu.edu.au /hr/OHS/Hazard_Alerts/_Occupational_Overuse_Syndrome.asp?p=1 (527 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Repetitive strain injury
		Repetitive strain injury is caused by repeated overuse and injury to the muscles of the hands, wrists, arms or shoulders.
		Repetitive strain injury is also known as occupational overuse syndrome, work-related upper limb injury - and isometric contraction myopathy.
		It's caused by repeated overuse and injury to the muscles of the hands, wrists, arms or shoulders.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/repetitivestrain1.shtml (434 words)

	Occupational Overuse Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS for short) is a serious injury that can afflict workers who perform repetitive tasks.
		Worksafe's National Code of Practice for the Prevention and Management of Occupational Overuse Syndrome states: "Training is an integral part of a preventive strategy" (p.10).
		A trained ergonomist or occupational therapist should be involved.
	www.cpsu.org.au /campaigns/ohs/news/files/oos.htm (988 words)

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		A staff member who experiences continued pain and discomfort which might reasonably be considered to be caused by daily work tasks is required to consult a University Medical Officer or a private doctor for advice and diagnosis.
		Symptoms for occupational overuse syndrome generally develop in stages.
		Incorrect posture may be associated with occupational overuse syndrome and poor posture may be caused by inappropriate furniture and equipment.
	www.ecu.edu.au /GPPS/policies_db/tmp/hr092.txt (796 words)

	Recreation Support - Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) - Overview - Wellington - New Zealand
		OOS (Occupational Overuse Syndrome formerly known as RSI, Repetitive Strain Injury) is a collective term for a range of conditions where people experience discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and ligaments.
		OOS usually develops over time and is caused by muscles being held tense or tight for too long.
		Some muscles may be weakened through overuse, others may be under used.
	www.wellington.govt.nz /services/recsupport/oos/oos.html (198 words)

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		This paper explores the way in which students with occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) conditions managed their studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
		It refers to a range of conditions that are characterised by sensations such as aching, tingling and numbness in the muscles, tendons, nerves, soft tissues and joints.
		All of the participants indicated that they were using aids that enabled them to meet their course requirements without aggravating their OOS symptoms.
	www.bath.ac.uk /learning-support/webb/talboys.htm (3415 words)

	Section 1 page 11
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome is also known as repetition strain injury (RSI).
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome may affect workers in any occupation, particularly those doing tasks which involve: Repetitive or forceful movement of both arms; Maintenance of constrained or awkward postures.
		There are a range of occupations which are particularly at risk and there are a range of solutions to the hazards identified.
	www.staff.vu.edu.au /OpenLearn/Ent_202/resources/section1/section1_pg11.htm (147 words)

	Workplace safety - overuse injuries
		Occupational overuse syndrome, or OOS, is a type of injury common to fingers, hands, wrists and elbows.
		It is caused by repetitive movements or awkward postures.
		Occupational overuse syndrome is usually associated with repetitive hand movements, such as typing, but any part of the body can be affected.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcArticles.nsf/pages/Workplace_safety_overuse_injuries?open (643 words)

	Hazards and Solutions: Occupational Overuse Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) is also known as repetition strain injury (RSI).
		Occupational overuse injuries can be serious and debilitating.
		Below is a list of suggested practical solutions which can help to reduce the risk of occupational overuse injuries.
	www.kempsey-h.schools.nsw.edu.au /Docs/School_VET_Web_Site/IT/ohs/pages/OOS3.htm (422 words)

	Trends in Ergonomics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Whatever the correct term, the safety and health of staff in the workplace is a significant concern these days and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) has become a major talking point...
		Under Occupational Safety and Health legislation (OSH) all employers must strive to make the workplace as safe and healthy as possible.
		In order to avoid neck pain, back problems carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress injury and occupational overuse syndrome they started to consider the human factor in the workplace Implementing workplace ergonomics they were able to contribute greatly to stress relief and workplace safety.
	motion-matters.com /ergonomics/trends.htm (410 words)

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		Maintaining supportive leadership high morale and low stress in the working environment, may be important in controlling the development of occupational overuse syndrome.
		Guidance Note for the Prevention of Occupational Overuse Syndrome in Keyboard Employment Worksafe Australia publications http://www.worksafe.gov.au/worksafe 3.
		Occupational Overuse Syndrome -Keyboard Operators: Reducing The Risk WorkSafe Western Australia http://www.wt.com.au/safetyline/d_pubs/oos_keyb.htm 4.
	www.sofweb.vic.edu.au /ict/notebooks/docs/OHS.doc (781 words)

	Appendix 1 - Occupational Health and safety
		An occupational overuse syndrome prevention strategy introduced during 2001–02 was continued in 2002–03.
		The strategy involves a series of activities aimed at increasing awareness of occupational overuse syndrome and putting in place systems to support early intervention.
		As a result, the department has achieved a significant reduction in the personal and organisational cost of overuse injuries, with the average total number of weeks lost to overuse injuries reduced from 82.3 to zero since 2000–01, and the average anticipated cost per claim reduced by more than 90 per cent.
	www.dest.gov.au /annualreport/2003/app1.htm (577 words)

	Occupational Overuse Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Encourage the early reporting of any symptoms of occupational overuse.
		Initiate a work assessment and modification if an operator reports symptoms of occupational overuse.
		If you feel that occupational overuse injury is likely to occur in your work area discuss it with your supervisor and safety and health representative.
	www.kempsey-h.schools.nsw.edu.au /Docs/School_VET_Web_Site/IT/ohs/pages/OOS2.htm (988 words)

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