A recent survey of 1,000 people took a closer look at which industries had the highest rates of employees who regularly dealt with foot pain. And while the study was relatively small, it found that foot pain is a major problem across many different industries, as 44% of respondents said the were currently battling foot […]
What Should You Do After Injuring Your Foot At Work?
If you slip and fall down the office staircase or a heavy box falls on your foot in the warehouse, you may become one of the millions of Americans who suffer a compensable work injury each year. Even though you are protected by workers’ compensation law, that doesn’t mean the process is simple and straightforward. […]
7 Pros & Cons of Work-Hour Restrictions for Surgeons
Since its inception in 1981, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has monitored and evaluated over 130 resident training programs in a variety of settings in the United States. 10 years ago, the ACGME instituted codified work-hour regulations that restricted the number of hours a resident or junior could work. The ACGME implemented the […]