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Compensation For Work Related Tendonitis

There are hundreds of tendons of varying sizes in the human body, some tiny, such as those in the fingers, and others much larger, such as the important Achilles tendon in the heel. Tendons are groups of fibrous tissues which bind together muscles and bones. When the muscles contract during physical movement and actions, so the tendons move in parallel, and therefore any excessive force that damages muscles is also likely to damage tendons. When the tendons become inflamed the medical condition is known as tendonitis. The inflamation may subside in a matter of days, or otherwise the condition may be chronic.

Tendonitis Caused By Repetitive Strain

Tendonitis is a form of repetitive strain injury (RSI), and is caused by small repetitive motions, which damage the tendons over time when performed for excessively. Tendon damage in the fingers caused by long periods of computer use is becoming increasingly common, yet almost any repetitively performed physical activity can result in tendonitis. In severe cases the condition may be disabling and cause change or loss of employment, as well as ongoing pain and suffering. Tendonitis may also be directly caused by a physical injury, especially among older people, for whom an injured tendon will take longer to repair itself. The highest incidence rate of tendonitis is among the 40-60 year old age group, as by that age a person's tendon elasticity may already have declined substantially, and their tendons will therefore take longer to repair themselves.

Which Occupations Are Most Affected?

Cases of tendonitis caused by working conditions normally involve excessive amounts of manual handling over a long period of time, or repetitive physical movements such as twisting, where the wrist may absorb hundreds or even thousands of small strains each day. This could be during cleaning work or on a factory production line. Mechanised workplaces and physically demanding working environments have the highest incidence of tendonitis among workers, especially when new equipment is introduced that employees are not properly trained in how to use. Tendonitis in the fingers and hands is also becoming increasingly common among computer workers, a condition which can develop into Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, where nerve damage will permanently restrict mobility in the hands and fingers.

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Tendonitis - Legal Responsibilities Of Employers

Tendonitis may have a number of other possible causes, including poor posture and poor workstation ergonomics. Employers have a legal duty to train staff so that they adopt the best posture while carrying out their work, and must also ensure that equipment provided, such as desks and chairs, are safe to use from an ergonomic perspective. Employers must also enforce a safe system of work that allows workers adequate breaks from repetitive tasks, and ensures that they do not work for excessive hours on the same job. Wherever possible in the workplace a mechanised solution for physical and repetitive tasks must be employed, and that equipment or machinery must be ergonomically designed to reduce the risk of long-term tendon damage among workers to the lowest possible level. Management must also observe the speed at which workers carry out repetitive tasks, and should attempt to limit it wherever necessary.

Tendonitis Compensation

A common question is; how much compensation can I claim for tendonitis from work? Compensation awards for tendonitis caused by work depend in large part on the extent of the condition, and the effect it has had on a person's life. Where a continuing disability exists following an injury that may have involved surgery, and where that injury may have caused change or loss of employment, compensation awards will be between £14,000 and £14,750. Where symptoms are continuing, but mild and fluctuating, compensation will range between £9,500 and £10,500. Lower awards will reflect a complete recovery from tendonitis within 2 years, with no likelihood of the condition recurring in the future.

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in the field of compensation claims for work related tendonitis. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of the compensation awarded, and if you lose you will not pay a penny.