Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other repetitive stress injury claims are the
fastest growing segment of the workers' compensation claims industry, far
outstripping all other claims in terms of shear numbers and lost time due to
injury. Every employer needs to know what steps to take in order to limit their
exposure to these potentially devastating claims. The medical evaluation and
management of repetitive stress injuries have a major impact on the cost to
employers. Join Council and a medical expert who will explain diagnosis,
treatment, causation, and rehabilitation issues relevant to employers confronted
with these claims and provide you with critical strategies to significantly
reduce your claim costs.
The following topics will be addressed:
- Diagnosing and evaluating cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive
stress injuries
- Determining whether an underlying medical condition is the cause of the
ailment
- Doing away with the common myths about aging: The "wear and tear" theory
and cumulative trauma
- What are the natural changes in physical functioning that occur with
normal aging and how can those changing be accommodated?
- Understanding the distinction between normal aging and cumulative trauma
- Early intervention: How to implement appropriate medical treatment and
vocational services early in the claim in order to limit the probability of
surgery and permanent disability
- What employers can do to facilitate rehabilitation and shorten the length
of the claim
- Identifying the risk factors that employers need to be aware of
- Strategies for managing the injury risk for aging workers
- How can a workplace ergonomics program address these risks?
- Implementing multiple solutions to keep the aging workforce healthy and
productive
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