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American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
Address:
PO Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone:
1-800-533-3231
Email Address:
[email protected]
Internet Address:
http://www.theacpa.org/
Description of Services Provided:
ACPA provides support and information for people with chronic pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Address:
6300 North River Road, Suite 600
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-4256
Phone:
847-384-8300
Email Address:
[email protected]
Internet Address:
http://www.assh.org/
Description of Services Provided:
The Association provides information about hand conditions and injuries as well as surgeries to correct them.
Association for Repetitive Motion Syndromes (ARMS)
Address:
PO Box 471973
Aurora, CO 80047-1973
Phone:
303-369-0803
Internet Address:
http://www.certifiedpst.com/arms/
Description of Services Provided:
ARMS includes a newsletter on repetitive motion syndromes.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Address:
US Department of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:
1-800-321-OSHA (6742)
Internet Address:
http://www.osha.gov/
Description of Services Provided:
OSHA offers information about how to recognize ergonomic problems, solutions, and OSHA ergonomic standards.
Last reviewed August 2008 by Robert Leach, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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