Why are there so many more work-related carpal tunnel claims now than there were 20 years ago?
There have been work related musculoskeletal disorders for a long time. A physician by the name of Bernardino Ramazzini described them more than 250 years ago. There has been an increase in claims for these disorders over the last several decades. One reason for the increase is the increase in the amount of keyboarding done by workers. An increase in public awareness may also contribute to increased reporting.
