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 doctor. Health professionals who can diagnose and treat work-related injuries include:
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) |
| 395 E Street SW |
| Suite 9200 |
| Washington, DC 20201 |
| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
(513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.) |
| Fax: | (513) 533-8347 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/niosh |
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public. |
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| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) |
| 6300 North River Road |
| Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267)
(847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| Email: | orthoinfo@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.orthoinfo.aaos.org |
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS website contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. |
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| American Occupational Therapy Association |
| 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220 |
| Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 |
| Phone: | (301) 652-2682 |
| Fax: | (301) 652-7711 |
| TDD: | 1-800-377-8555 |
| Web Address: | http://www.aota.org |
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The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association of approximately 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. AOTA's mission is to advance the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Workplace Safety and Health |
| 1600 Clifton Road |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 |
| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) |
| TDD: | TTY: 1-888-232-6348 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/workplace |
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This U.S. government Web site has general information on hazards, illness, injuries, and diseases that may be related to the workplace. It also has information on safety and prevention. |
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| National Institutes of Health, Division of Occupational Health and Safety |
| Phone: | (301) 496-2960
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| Fax: | (301) 402-0313 |
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| Web Address: | www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Pages/default.aspx |
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The National Institutes of Health's Division of Occupational Health and Safety provides leadership in developing, promoting, and implementing occupational safety and health policies, standards, and procedures. This website contains good information for consumers, even though it is written for the staff of the National Institutes of Health. |
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor |
| 200 Constitution Avenue NW |
| Washington, DC 20210 |
| Phone: | 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742) |
| TDD: | 1-877-889-5627 toll-free |
| Web Address: | www.osha.gov |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides information about hazards at the workplace and about worker safety. |
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