Repetitive Motion: New Job Ailment

Introduction

In the 1980s, there was a dramatic increase in a specific kind of job-related disability: repetitive-motion injuries. Employees in a wide range of industries, from meatpacking to data processing, reported suffering debilitating pain and discomfort. Some employers find it difficult to accept that their employees' complaints are work-related. But most recognize that it is in their best interests to improve work conditions and eliminate factors that contribute to cumulative trauma disorders.

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