Re: 911:: REPETITIVE INJURY

March 9, 2001

I am new here and just finishing the recruitment process for becoming a

dispatcher. I am now completing the medical. To my dismay, I have just started

experiencing pain in my hands. I want to be honest and tell the physician doing

my medical. Do you know what happens in this case? Do they give you a few months

or so to recover or does have a RSI injury disqualify you.

Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated!

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March 14, 2001

In a message dated 01-03-10 14:22:48 EST, you write:

<< How can dispatchers continue to work with RSI " s? >

By doing the right physical therapy -- as perscribed by the physical

therapist, taking breaks when you are supposed to or allowed, I studied

hypnosis and use some of the techniques to keep stress down, I avoid the

foods that cause flareups for me and ice before it gets out of hand. I also

had the surgery on both arms in 1992 - I went back to work too fast the first

time -- took it VERY easy for quite a while after I went out and very little

problem since.

<<I am hoping that I can overcome and prevent RSI's and have a career as a

Dispatcher - Is that possible? >>

I don't see why not -- I think its about balance -- I watch some people I

work with who will look to sit at the not so busy position because of an RSI

-- and then sit there and knit or crochet the entire shift -- THAT is as

repetitive as typing!

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