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 family doctor or general practitioner. You may be referred to another health professional who can diagnose and treat work-related injuries, such as:
- A neurologist.
- An occupational medicine specialist.
- An occupational therapist.
- An orthopedic medicine specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon (rare in Canada).
- A physiatrist.
- A physiotherapist.
You may be able to get help or information through:
- Your human resources department at work.
- Your provincial Labour Department or Workers Compensation Board.
- The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), for information on treating and preventing injury.
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| Author: | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: August 9, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy | |
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