Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
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)
(202) 245-0625
(513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.)Fax: (513) 533-8347 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Web Address: www.cdc.gov/niosh 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.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 6300 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 Phone: 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267)
(847) 823-7186Fax: (847) 823-8125 E-mail: pemr@aaos.org Web Address: www.aaos.org 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 Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.
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 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.
American Physical Therapy Association 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 Phone: 1-800-999-APTA (1-800-999-2782)
(703) 684-2782Fax: (703) 684-7343 TDD: (703) 683-6748 Web Address: www.apta.org The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing nearly 70,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. The APTA also provides information and education to the public about physical therapy and how it is used to treat certain conditions.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) 6300 North River Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018-4256 Phone: (847) 384-8300 Fax: (847) 384-1435 E-mail: info@assh.org Web Address: www.assh.org ASSH is a professional organization of hand surgeons that provides education to the public about hand problems, such as Dupuytren's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow. ASSH also provides education about surgery, preventive tips to keep your hands safe, and an online tool to find a hand surgeon.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 Phone: 1-877-22-NIAMS (1-877-226-4267) toll-free
(301) 495-4484Fax: (301) 718-6366 TDD: (301) 565-2966 E-mail: niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov Web Address: www.niams.nih.gov The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a governmental institute that serves the public and health professionals by providing information, locating other information sources, and participating in a national federal database of health information. NIAMS supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and supports the training of scientists to carry out this research.
The NIAMS Web site provides health information referrals to the NIAMS Clearinghouse, which has information packages about diseases.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: October 29, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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