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Obama Administration to Shift Regulatory Approach 

President Obama is putting his stamp on regulatory policy, moving quickly to reverse some Bush-era rules and laying the groundwork for more far-reaching changes.  Many ignored rules will be dusted off and put back on track. They include:

  • An ergonomics rule to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries.

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Ergo Tip of the Month

 

March 2010 - Cellphone Elbow

Cell phone elbow, otherwise known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, is a common nerve compression syndrome in the upper extremities. Symptoms include pain, numbness and/or tingling from the elbow to the hand, often affecting the small and ring fingers (similar to symptoms experienced when bumping your ulnar nerve, or "funny bone", however lasting longer).

When holding a cell phone to your ear, the ulnar nerve passing around the elbow is stretched.  When holding the phone in that position for extended periods of time, it restricts the blood supply to the nerve.

Reduce your risk of experiencing cell phone elbow by:

  • Avoiding holding your cell phone to your ear for several hours a day.

  • Not working with your elbows flexed (bent) greater than 90 degrees.

  • Avoiding curling up your arms/wrists while sleeping.

  • Not leaning on your elbows (compressing the ulnar nerve) for extended periods of time.

 

 

 


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