Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Other Places To Get Help
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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) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (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) 684-2782 |
| Fax: | (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) 495-4484 |
| Fax: | (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. | |
| Last updated: | October 29, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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