Arthritis And Work Issues Posted: 09-05-05 13:42pm
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in
both knees. I recently started a
physically demanding job as an
infant/toddler teacher with lots of heavy
lifting, bending, squatting, etc. To
make matters worse, I cannot lift properly
due to spondylolisthesis in my back, which
is also causing me a great deal of pain.
I am experiencing excruciating pain on a
daily basis and am wondering if such
activities may be causing futher damage to
my joints. I am unable to take time off
from work, so the pain is continual, and
there is a lot of fluid as well. I don't
want to quit my job, but am concerned that
by continuing to aggravate the joints, I
may be causing damage to my knees.
Any information would be most appreciated!
Thank you in advance for your support.
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NormanAdams
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 4 Location: London, UK
Posted: 09-25-05 05:51am
The following is extracted from "a report
to the health and safety executive and the
british occupational health research
foundation."
Quote:
conclusions
this study confirms earlier findings that
prolonged or repeated knee bending is a
risk factor for knee oa. Furthermore
there is risk associated with regular
heavy lifting. Risk is higher in jobs
that entail both knee bending and heavy
lifting.
