Maintaining a pain-free environment One aspect of wellness is
the ability to perform your duties in an ergonomic environment,
free of pain. Unfortunately, there are occasions when we suffer
injuries, some of which come as a result of repetitive
activities related to our jobs. Last month, RSI (Repetitive
Strain Injuries) Awareness Day took place, bringing to light the
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that sometimes accompany work-
related activity. It is a very serious matter that can severely
limit productivity in the workplace. According to Statistics
Canada, 2.3 million Canadian adults annually experience an MSD
serious enough to limit their normal activities: and the
majority of these injuries are caused by work-related activity.
Issues such as tendonitis, tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel
syndrome are some common examples of MSDs. Common symptoms of
MSDs include aches, pain, burning, numbness, swelling and loss
of joint movement and strength in the affected area(s). These
symptoms can progress into chronic d