In the 1940s, Pete Gray famously played major league baseball with only one arm. And in the decades since then, many other people have preserved despite amputations. But the challenges and difficulties of dealing with the loss of a limb shouldn't be overlooked,...
Month: May 2012
Back Injuries and Back Pain: The Role of Stretching and Mindfulness
Back injuries are one of the most common types of workplace injuries. They can easily be suffered at work in lifting objects and in many other ways. As a result, back injury issues are frequent in Pennsylvania workers' compensation claims. Nationally, the number of...
Workplace Deaths: The Cumulative Numbers Are Startling
Workplace accidents take a terrible toll every day in the U.S. To be sure, some jobs are more dangerous than others. But overall, the cumulative number of deaths and injuries is startling. Nationally, the number of people who suffer a workplace injury or illness adds...
Pennsylvania Construction Zones: Summer Season Starting
Construction injuries can take many forms. Falls from scaffolding, ladder collapses and job-related vehicle accidents are only some of the ways that construction workers can get hurt on the job. These accidents can happen at any time of year. But Pennsylvania...