HOW YOU CAN AVOID REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES by Janice M. Horowitz People who use their hands for a living should be on the alert for pain, numbness and other unusual sensations. These symptom...

Occupational illnesses suffered by telemarketers have risen from 18% of all illnesses in 1981 to 62% in 1992. You may have heard complaints of stiff or sore necks, backs, hands, wrists, arms, elbows, and shoulders. Or you may have seen an increase in Workers Compensation claims from insureds who have their own telemarketing or call centers.