Office Ergonomics - Where to Go for Help
If you have tried the home treatment suggestions but your pain and discomfort have lasted for several days (for example, 7 continuous days), call your doctor. Health professionals who can diagnose and treat work-related injuries include:
- Family medicine physicians.
- General practitioners.
- Neurologists.
- Nurse practitioners.
- Occupational medicine specialists.
- Occupational therapists.
- Orthopedic doctors.
- Physiatrists.
- Physical therapists.
You may be able to get help or information through:
By Ellen Strum Treat your feet right, and they’ll keep you “outstanding.” After a day on your feet, your feet likely hate you—and you hate them, too. "If your feet aren't healthy, it affects how you function and live your life," says Dr. Helena Reid, D.P.M., of Moline, Ill., a spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Plus, she adds, foot pain can cause you to walk abnormally, throwing off your alignment and putting unnatural pressure on your knees, hips, and...
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- Your human resources department at work.
- Your state's Labor Department.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), for information on treating and preventing injury.
- National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.
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