by Ned Stoller Ned Stoller

Connective Skin Disorders and Working

Connective tissue and skin disease disabilities   There are many skin and connective tissue diseases which are considered disabilities. Severe dermatitis Bullous disease Hidradenitis suppurativa Mucous membrane infections Chronic skin infections Photosensitivity disorders Ichthyosis Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Rheumatoid arthritis Scleroderma Granlomatosis with Polyangiitis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Polymyositis/dermatomysositis And many others.   These diseases have many causes, […]

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by Ned Stoller Ned Stoller

Great Lakes Fishing Assistive Technology Part 2

    In part 2 of our blog, we will focus on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).  As with many jobs, (CTS) can be a common risk factor.  The fishing industry is no different. Many fishermen struggle with a variety of musculoskeletal problems ranging from lower back to shoulders, knees, and hands.  Repeated throwing and pulling […]

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