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> <channel><title>Injury Insider &#124; Personal Injury News &#38; Legal Resources</title> <atom:link href="http://www.injuryinsider.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com</link> <description>The Premiere Resource for Personal Injury News and Accident Injury Information</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:24 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5</generator> <item><title>Three Injured in Highway 152 Accident</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/three-injured-in-highway-152-accident/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/three-injured-in-highway-152-accident/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accident Investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/three-injured-in-highway-152-accident/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, three people were injured and taken to a hospital early Monday in a two vehicle collision that took place on Highway 152 when a ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, three people were injured and taken to a hospital early Monday in a two vehicle collision that took place on Highway 152 when a vehicle was struck while reportedly attempting to make a U-turn on the roadway. A 56-year-old man was driving a vehicle heading westbound on Highway 152 when he &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/three-injured-in-highway-152-accident/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Five People Injured on Highway 49 Crash</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/five-people-injured-on-highway-49-crash/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/five-people-injured-on-highway-49-crash/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accident Investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/five-people-injured-on-highway-49-crash/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, five people were injured in a two vehicle accident that took place Friday night when a woman reportedly lost control of a ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, five people were injured in a two vehicle accident that took place Friday night when a woman reportedly lost control of a vehicle on Highway 49, causing it to veer into the pathway of another car on the roadway and colliding with it. A 42-year-old woman was driving a 2007 Saturn &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/five-people-injured-on-highway-49-crash/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>About 6,800 Naturalizer Women’s Shoes Recalled</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/about-6800-naturalizer-women%e2%80%99s-shoes-recalled/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/about-6800-naturalizer-women%e2%80%99s-shoes-recalled/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/about-6800-naturalizer-women%e2%80%99s-shoes-recalled/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women&#8217;s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/naturalizer-womens-dress-shoes-recalled-for-faulty-heels.html">news sources</a>, a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women&#8217;s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels.</p><p>The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. A leather bow is also placed across the front of the shoe, which comes in five different colors, gray, black, gray, nude and scarlet. The dress shoes have a retail price ranging between $25 to $50.</p><p>The word &#8220;Naturalizer&#8221; can also be found printed on the bottom as well as inside the dress shoe. The recalled shows also include the numbers A3279S1020, A3279S1250, A3279S1600, A3279S2001 printed inside the shoe.</p><p>There has been one report of minor leg injury resulting from a fall.</p><p>Consumers with the recalled product should return it immediately to the point of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can also contact the company at  888-443-2019 for additional information.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">personal injury lawyer Los Angeles</a>, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">product liability lawyer Los Angeles</a> to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/about-6800-naturalizer-women%e2%80%99s-shoes-recalled/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>FDA Safety Warning For Multaq, A Heart Rhythm Drug</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/fda-safety-warning-for-multaq-a-heart-rhythm-drug/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/fda-safety-warning-for-multaq-a-heart-rhythm-drug/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fda safety review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[research]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/fda-safety-warning-for-multaq-a-heart-rhythm-drug/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/multaq-safety-warning-heart-rhythm-drug-heart-attack-stroke_n_1159100.html">news sources</a>, the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study.</p><p>The heart rhythm drug controls the heart&#8217;s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync for patients with atrial fibrillation. The new warning would allow the drug to remain on the market but would stress to doctors and patients that it be used only for treatment of the short-term variant of the condition. People with permanent atrial fibrillation were shown to double their risks of heart-related complications by using the drug.</p><p>The Food and Drug Administration has written the warning label with the drug-maker, Sanofli, urging doctors to check their patients heart rhythms once every three months to ensure that no adverse effects are taking place. As for patients who have the long term variant of the condition, the FDA is recommending that they discontinue the drugs use.</p><p>The FDA also said that the drug continues to be beneficial to patients.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">personal injury lawyer Los Angeles</a>, I appreciate all efforts being made to ensure increased drug safety standards for everyone . I hope this information can help raise awareness about this product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">Los Angeles product liability lawyer</a> to learn about the legal options available to you.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/fda-safety-warning-for-multaq-a-heart-rhythm-drug/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>CPSC Aims To Make Gel Fuels And Firepots Safer</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/cpsc-aims-to-make-gel-fuels-and-firepots-safer/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/cpsc-aims-to-make-gel-fuels-and-firepots-safer/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accidents]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/cpsc-aims-to-make-gel-fuels-and-firepots-safer/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/proposed-rules-aim-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-and-firepots.html">news sources</a>, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers by voting to begin publishing advance notices of proposed rulemaking to the public.</p><p>Consumers using gel fuel run burn risks when pouring it into an already lit firepot, since the gel can unexpectedly ignite and splash onto the users face or body. There have already been about 65 incidents reported between April 2010 through September 2011 relating to the use of the product. Of those incidents, two resulted in death and about 34 cases resulted in second and third degree burns of different body parts.</p><p>The measure would allow the public 60 days from the time of publication of any proposed rules to discuss the different safety aspects as well as the risks involved with using the product.</p><p>The CPSC began the process of investigating burn accidents resulting from the use of firegel products last June.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">personal injury attorney Los Angeles</a>, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">product liability lawyer Los Angeles</a> to learn about the legal options available to you.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/cpsc-aims-to-make-gel-fuels-and-firepots-safer/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Pampered Chef Ice Cream Scoops Recalled</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/pampered-chef-ice-cream-scoops-recalled/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/pampered-chef-ice-cream-scoops-recalled/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>M Fischer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/pampered-chef-ice-cream-scoops-recalled/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially &#8220;fly off with substantial force&#8221;.</p><p>The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that is intended to conduct heat from the hand to the handle to create easier ice cream scooping. The scoopers however have caps and seals that can &#8220;fly off&#8221; and cause impact injury to consumers. There have already been six reports of injury resulting from the use of the product. The recalled scoopers have &#8220;Pampered Chef&#8221; printed on them. They have a retail price of about $15.</p><p>The recalled product has been sold online through the company website from July 2010 through September 2010</p><p>Consumers with the recalled product should stop using it immediately and contact at 877 917-2433 the company at for a full refund.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">Los Angeles personal injury attorney</a>, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">Los Angeles product liability lawyer</a> to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/pampered-chef-ice-cream-scoops-recalled/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Self-Awareness Exercises Found to Decrease Fibromyalgia Pain</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/self-awareness-exercises-found-to-decrease-fibromyalgia-pain/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/self-awareness-exercises-found-to-decrease-fibromyalgia-pain/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fibromyalgia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fibromyalgia treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[los angeles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[los angeles neurologist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medical treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[neurologist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management doctor]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/self-awareness-exercises-found-to-decrease-fibromyalgia-pain/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Recent studies have shown that self-awareness intervention and therapy can significantly decrease pain for fibromyalgia patients. The study included 45 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
title="Recent studies" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201112/fibromyalgia-self-awareness-exercises-decrease-pain">Recent studies</a> have shown that self-awareness intervention and therapy can significantly decrease pain for fibromyalgia patients.</p><p>The study included 45 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder with symptoms of excessive pain, tenderness, headaches and fatigue. The women were put into either an “affective self-awareness” group or a control group that would receive no treatment. The treatment group and control group had no significant differences in demographic or medical history.</p><p>The “affective self-awareness” group received a single 90-minute consultation with a doctor, then subsequent 2-hour weekly sessions once a week for three weeks. The sessions were made up of anywhere from 8 to 12 women and led by a doctor. The sessions consisted of educating the women on the psychophysiological model of physical pain in fibromyalgia, featuring support from case studies, homework for the women in the form of 30-minutes writing sessions concerning their emotions and stress, practicing affective awareness techniques and reintroducing the women to activities they’ve avoided due to the fibromyalgia symptoms.</p><p>A pain inventory scale, including tenderness-threshold scale and physical function evaluation, was given to each woman at the start of the study, then immediately after treatment and again six months after completion. Almost half of the “affective self-awareness” group experienced a 30 percent or greater reduction in the pain they experience, compared to none in the control group.</p><p>As a <a
title="Los Angeles neurologist" href="#">Los Angeles neurologist</a>, I’m glad that this issue is being addressed to aid patients suffering from fibromyalgia symptoms. If you experience chronic pain, it may be in your interests to speak with a <a
title="pain management doctor" href="#">pain management doctor</a>.</p><p>Related posts:</p><ol><li><a
href="#study-talk-therapy-via-phone-helps-with-fibromyalgia-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Talk Therapy Via Phone Helps With Fibromyalgia Pain">Study: Talk Therapy Via Phone Helps With Fibromyalgia Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#psychotherapy-proves-useful-in-fibromyalgia-treatment/" rel="bookmark" title="Psychotherapy Proves Useful in Fibromyalgia Treatment">Psychotherapy Proves Useful in Fibromyalgia Treatment</a></li><li><a
href="#study-finds-yoga-helpful-for-fibromyalgia-pain-coping/" rel="bookmark" title="Study Finds Yoga Helpful for Fibromyalgia Pain, Coping">Study Finds Yoga Helpful for Fibromyalgia Pain, Coping</a></li><li><a
href="#study-finds-link-between-sleep-problems-fibromyalgia-risk/" rel="bookmark" title="Study Finds Link Between Sleep Problems, Fibromyalgia Risk">Study Finds Link Between Sleep Problems, Fibromyalgia Risk</a></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/self-awareness-exercises-found-to-decrease-fibromyalgia-pain/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Physical Therapy Not Only for Rehabilitation</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/physical-therapy-not-only-for-rehabilitation/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/physical-therapy-not-only-for-rehabilitation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/physical-therapy-not-only-for-rehabilitation/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to a new study , roughly half of the patients seen by physical therapists are being treated for ailments not related to...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to a <a
title="new study" href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9047552.htm">new study</a>, roughly half of the patients seen by physical therapists are being treated for ailments not related to rehabilitation.</p><p>Blain Stimac, owner and CEO of Professional Therapy Associates, said, “Physical therapy is widely recognized for its effectiveness in helping patients recover and regain full mobility after an injury, severe illness or surgery. However, it’s a common misconception that physical therapy is only used for rehabilitative purposes- statistically, one in two patients visit us for reasons other rehab. Our physical therapists are experts at rehab therapy, but they also treat patients for conditions ranging from chronic pain, arthritis and repetitive strain to headaches, sleep problems and balance issues. They also provide strength, flexibility and endurance training to athletes and individuals looking to improve their overall health and fitness.”</p><p>Physical therapy can be a useful tool in treating many common ailments like back pain. Having a chiropractor correct the immediate issue will ease the pain for a short period of time; however, unless an effort is made to strengthen and stabilize the area of the back that is affected, the pain will return. Therapy can also aid those that suffer from arthritis by helping patients to learn different movements, exercises and stretches that will minimize pain and stiffness while strengthening muscles that support the joints.</p><p>As a <a
title="back pain doctor" href="#specialties/">back pain doctor</a>, I know how important it is to address the underlying issue of different types of chronic pain to strengthen core muscles and keep the pain from returning. If you suffer from a type of chronic pain, speak with a <a
title="pain management doctor" href="#">pain management doctor</a> to aid in reducing your pain on a daily basis.</p><p>Related posts:</p><ol><li><a
href="#physical-therapy-may-help-low-back-pain-in-pregnancy/" rel="bookmark" title="Physical Therapy May Help Low Back Pain in Pregnancy">Physical Therapy May Help Low Back Pain in Pregnancy</a></li><li><a
href="#physical-therapy-may-help-kids-back-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Physical Therapy May Help Kids’ Back Pain">Physical Therapy May Help Kids&#8217; Back Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#physical-therapy-shown-to-improve-neck-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Physical Therapy Shown to Improve Neck Pain">Physical Therapy Shown to Improve Neck Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#back-pain-arthritis-leaders-in-chronic-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Back Pain, Arthritis Leaders in Chronic Pain">Back Pain, Arthritis Leaders in Chronic Pain</a></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/21/physical-therapy-not-only-for-rehabilitation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bears’ Receiver Faces 4 Months of Recovery</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/bears%e2%80%99-receiver-faces-4-months-of-recovery/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/bears%e2%80%99-receiver-faces-4-months-of-recovery/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:18:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>J Corona</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/bears%e2%80%99-receiver-faces-4-months-of-recovery/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news reports , Chicago Bears’ receiver Johnny Knox is facing four months of recovery from his recent back surgery at minimum. In a...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
title="news reports" href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-19/sports/ct-spt-1220-bears-knox--20111220_1_bears-knox-johnny-knox-devin-hester">news reports</a>, Chicago Bears’ receiver Johnny Knox is facing four months of recovery from his recent back surgery at minimum.</p><p>In a recent football game, Knox suffered a crack to one of the facet joints that stabilize the spinal column when he sustained a hit from Seahawks defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. The Bears’ spine consultant and certified orthopedic surgeon Srdjan Mirkovic performed the corrective surgery on Knox’s spine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday. Spine surgeon for Loyola University Medical Center Alex Ghanayem said that recovery from a single level vertebral fusion by saying, “The bone has to heal first. But (you) don’t start doing back exercises until two to three months after surgery, on average. In terms of getting back into sports… we’re talking six months after surgery is the rough minimum when you’re ready for full-fledged contact. But that depends on how much damage there was, too, at the time of the surgery.”</p><p>The injured receiver is one of three injured players in the Bears’ lineup as they head into the two final games of the regular season.</p><p>As a <a
title="back pain doctor" href="#specialties/">back pain doctor</a>, I know the severity of this injury and the long recovery that this player can expect. I hope he has the support he needs as he recovers from this unfortunate incident. If you’ve suffered an injury and suffer from some kind of chronic pain, call a <a
title="pain management doctor" href="#">pain management doctor</a> to help you in reducing your pain.</p><p>Related posts:</p><ol><li><a
href="#muscular-therapy-for-healing-the-most-common-injuries-from-car-accidents/" rel="bookmark" title="Muscular Therapy for Healing the Most Common Injuries From Car Accidents">Muscular Therapy for Healing the Most Common Injuries From Car Accidents</a></li><li><a
href="#magnetic-stimulation-found-beneficial-in-stroke-recovery/" rel="bookmark" title="Magnetic Stimulation Found Beneficial in Stroke Recovery">Magnetic Stimulation Found Beneficial in Stroke Recovery</a></li><li><a
href="#study-patient-perception-of-pain-impacts-recovery/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Patient Perception of Pain Impacts Recovery">Study: Patient Perception of Pain Impacts Recovery</a></li><li><a
href="#golf-cart-head-injuries-on-the-upswing-study-finds%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8/" rel="bookmark" title="Golf-Cart Head Injuries on the Upswing, Study Finds  ">Golf-Cart Head Injuries on the Upswing, Study Finds  </a></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/bears%e2%80%99-receiver-faces-4-months-of-recovery/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>E&amp;B Giftware Pays Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defect</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-giftware-pays-civil-penalty-for-failing-to-report-defect/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-giftware-pays-civil-penalty-for-failing-to-report-defect/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:03:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>J Corona</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cpsc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lewistown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-giftware-pays-civil-penalty-for-failing-to-report-defect/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ News agencies reported that E&#038;B Giftware consented to pay the civil penalty of $550,000 in order resolve allegations from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
title="News agencies" href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/eb-giftware-to-pay-550000-penalty-for-failing-to-report-defective-fitness-balls.html">News agencies </a>reported that E&#038;B Giftware consented to pay the civil penalty of $550,000 in order resolve allegations from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that the company failed to immediately report a defect with their fitness balls.</p><p>The defective fitness balls could potentially explode if over-inflated, posing a general injury hazard to consumers. While agreeing to pay the civil penalty, E&#038;B denies the allegations of the CPSC that the company knowingly violated the law. The CPSC staff claim that EB Brands, a E&#038;B subsidiary, knew of the defect and subsequent 25 incidents back in 2007, but did not report this to the CPSC as per federal law. By the time EB Brands reported the defect to the CPSC in October of 2008, the company had received more than 44 reports of incidents with the defective fitness balls.</p><p>Three million of the defective fitness balls were sold between May 200 and February 2009. They were recalled in April of 2009. At the time of their recall, 47 reports of incidents where the balls burst, resulting in injury, had been received.</p><p>The CPSC stated, “Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors ad retailers to report to CPSC within 24 hours after obtaining information reasonably supporting the conclusion that product contains a defect which could create a substantial product hazard, creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, or fails to comply with any consumer product safety rule or any other rule, regulation, standard or ban enforced by CPSC.”</p><p>As a <a
title="Lewistown personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/lewistown-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Lewistown personal injury lawyer</a>, I’ve witnessed similar situations of allegedly delayed recalls and know the dangers of those situations. If you’ve been injured by using a defective product that you feel should have been previously recalled, speak with a <a
title="personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/">personal injury lawyer</a> with experience in these matters.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-giftware-pays-civil-penalty-for-failing-to-report-defect/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>About 21,600 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/about-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/about-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:56:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/about-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/recall-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-for-bad-floorboards.html">news sources</a>, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking.</p><p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the faulty floorboards were installed on Honda Goldwing motorcycles with model years from 2001 through 2011. The floor boards can cause potential injury to the rider or collision because of cracking or breaking off while the motorcycle is in motion. Consumers can will also find a part number 607005 for the floorboards.</p><p>Consumers with the recalled motorcycles can expect to be notified by Kuryakyn beginning January. The company will reportedly replace the faulty part free of charge. Consumers who want additional information regarding the recalled product should contact the company at 715-247-5008.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">personal injury attorney Los Angeles</a>, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">product liability lawyer Los Angeles</a> to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/about-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Congress, CSPI Call for Federal Action on Bacteria</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/congress-cspi-call-for-federal-action-on-bacteria/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/congress-cspi-call-for-federal-action-on-bacteria/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:04:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foodborne illness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[salmonella]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shippensburg]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/congress-cspi-call-for-federal-action-on-bacteria/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ News outlets reported that, because of the most recent ground beef recall that sickened 14 people last week due to an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
title="News outlets" href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/12/recall-prompts-more-calls-for-action-on-antibiotics-in-ag/">News outlets</a> reported that, because of the most recent ground beef recall that sickened 14 people last week due to an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are petitioning for federal action on the increasing threat to public health from these bacteria.</p><p>Slaughter issued a statement saying, “When we go to the grocery store to pick up dinner, we should be able to buy our food without worrying that what we put on our plates is exposing out families to dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. How much longer is the federal government going to wait before waking up to the public health threat, looking quite literally, under our nose? We have a duty to protect the public health, and frankly the foot-dragging we are seeing on this issue here in Washington is legislative malpractice.”</p><p>The CSPI is lobbying from a different perspective, petitioning the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to declare that specific antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella are adulterants, effectively making them illegal in meat and poultry products. The CSPI said, “That declaration would trigger enhanced testing for these dangerous pathogens, and could minimize their entry into commerce.”</p><p>As a <a
title="Shippensburg personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/shippensburg-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Shippensburg personal injury lawyer</a>, I know how important it is to ensure that the food found in stores is safe for consumption due to past experience with food safety recalls. If you’ve suffered adverse health symptoms because of consuming a contaminated or otherwise defective food product, call a <a
title="personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/">personal injury lawyer</a> in your city to discuss the legal avenues open to you.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/congress-cspi-call-for-federal-action-on-bacteria/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>CPSC Seeks to Improve Safety of Gel Fuels, Firepots</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/cpsc-seeks-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-firepots/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/cpsc-seeks-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-firepots/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:09:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>J Corona</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[burn hazard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cpsc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fire hazard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lancaster]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/cpsc-seeks-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-firepots/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ News sources reported that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in an effort to avoid future injuries and fatalities due to gel ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
title="News sources" href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/proposed-rules-aim-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-and-firepots.html">News sources</a> reported that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in an effort to avoid future injuries and fatalities due to gel fuels used in firepots, voted to issue advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning safety improvements to these products.</p><p>Gel fuels have been known to spontaneously ignite and splash onto consumers when poured into already-lit firepots. This poses a flash fire and burn hazard to consumers. The decision to improve safety to these products was prompted by the amount of injuries and deaths that have been reported in association with these products. The CPSC received 65 reports of incident between April of last year and September of this year. Two of those reported incidents resulted in death and around 34 hospitalizations were reported with injuries ranging from second to third degree burns on various parts of the body.</p><p>Consumers have 60 days from the time the CPSC publishes the proposed rules to comment on the risks of injury concerning these products. Additionally, publishing the proposed rules notifies the industry to the possibility that federal standards concerning their products, including labeling or performance of the products, may change. These federal standards may include new regulations or a ban, if no adequate standards can be found. Manufactured also have a chance during this process to present evidence of their effective industry standards.</p><p>As a <a
title="Lancaster personal injury attorney" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/lancaster-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Lancaster personal injury attorney</a>, I’m glad that the dangers of these products are being addressed and I hope that new safety standards protect future consumers from injury. If you’ve sustained injury through the use of a defective or dangerous product, contact a <a
title="personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/">personal injury lawyer</a> in your area to learn more about your legal options.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/cpsc-seeks-to-improve-safety-of-gel-fuels-firepots/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-99/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-99/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>M Fischer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DUI]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dui]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatal collision]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[single-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-99/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Friday night when a driver reportedly driving under the influence lost control of the vehicle on Highway 99, ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Friday night when a driver reportedly driving under the influence lost control of the vehicle on Highway 99, causing him to be ejected as the vehicle overturned. The accident took place on Highway 99 in Yuba-Sutter as a 22-year-old driver reportedly driving under the &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-99/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Fatal Highway 101 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/fatal-highway-101-crash-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/fatal-highway-101-crash-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>A Bederman</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[car crash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatal collision]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[single-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/fatal-highway-101-crash-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Sunday night that left one man injured and a woman dead after their vehicle drifted off...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Sunday night that left one man injured and a woman dead after their vehicle drifted off the roadway for unknown reasons and ended up crashing into a power pole. The 63-year-old woman was driving a 2011 Mercedes 300 Series heading northbound on Highway 101 &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/fatal-highway-101-crash-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>DUI Suspect Collides Head-On With Vehicle</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/dui-suspect-collides-head-on-with-vehicle/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/dui-suspect-collides-head-on-with-vehicle/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accident Investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DUI]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dui]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatal collision]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teenage driving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two-vehicle collision]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/dui-suspect-collides-head-on-with-vehicle/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, a fatal head-on collision took place Saturday morning on Hall Road when a teenager suspected of driving under the influence crossed the double yellow lines ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a fatal head-on collision took place Saturday morning on Hall Road when a teenager suspected of driving under the influence crossed the double yellow lines and crashed head-on with a vehicle in the opposite lane. The incident took place near Elkhorn Road when an 18-year-old teenage driver suspected of driving under &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/dui-suspect-collides-head-on-with-vehicle/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Fatal Redwood Accident</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/vehicle-crashes-into-tree-in-fatal-redwood-accident/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/vehicle-crashes-into-tree-in-fatal-redwood-accident/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accident Investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatal accident]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[single-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/vehicle-crashes-into-tree-in-fatal-redwood-accident/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, one man died in a fatal single vehicle accident that took place Monday morning in Redwood City when a man reportedly lost control of...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, one man died in a fatal single vehicle accident that took place Monday morning in Redwood City when a man reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The man who is reportedly in his 30&#8242;s, was driving towards the Farm Hill Boulevard offramp of Interstate Highway 280 &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/vehicle-crashes-into-tree-in-fatal-redwood-accident/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>E&amp;B Girftware Agrees To $550,000 Civil Penalty For Defective Product</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-girftware-agrees-to-550000-civil-penalty-for-defective-product/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-girftware-agrees-to-550000-civil-penalty-for-defective-product/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-girftware-agrees-to-550000-civil-penalty-for-defective-product/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , the company E&#038;B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12060.html">news sources</a>, the company E&#038;B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product.</p><p>The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in 2007 that were related to its defective fitness balls. The fitness balls would reportedly burst when overinflated by a consumer, posing a potential bruise and injury hazard. Only by October 2008 did the company report the incidents to the CPSC, with the total number of incidents by then reaching 44 cases, with some resulting in injuries to consumers.</p><p>The defective product was recalled from the market in April 2009, with the company selling about three million of the fitness balls in the period between March 2000 through February 2009.</p><p>Companies are required under federal law to report any information pertaining to a defective product to the CPSC within 24 hours of acquiring the information.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">Los Angeles personal injury attorney</a>, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">Los Angeles product liability lawyer</a> to learn about the legal options available to you.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/eb-girftware-agrees-to-550000-civil-penalty-for-defective-product/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Drivers Delaying Maintenance Increase Safety Risks</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/drivers-delaying-maintenance-increase-safety-risks/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/drivers-delaying-maintenance-increase-safety-risks/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accidents]]></category> <category><![CDATA[car accident]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[research]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/drivers-delaying-maintenance-increase-safety-risks/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumer-reports--forty-percent-of-drivers-increasing-safety-risk-by-delaying-automotive-maintenance-135924863.html">recent research</a> conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks.</p><p>Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is the increased safety risks associated with such decisions as well as the increased costs incurred to fix the problem down the line. Respondent claimed to have delayed important servicing items decisions such as lightbulb, brakes, tires, along with a variety of other internal mechanical components.</p><p>Also of importance is the inevitable decrease in the value of the vehicle due to such delays. About 44 percent of respondents claimed to have felt the value and the safety of their vehicle decrease as a result of these delayed decisions.</p><p>The average owner has 78,000 miles on their vehicles, which represents an extremely important safety milestone requiring major maintenance.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">personal injury lawyer Los Angeles</a>, I deeply appreciate ongoing efforts to ensure that our roads are safer for all who travel on them. For your safety as well as the safety of others, do not postpone major vehicle maintenance decisions as it may lead to dangerous consequences. As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/auto-accidents.html">Los Angeles car accident lawyer</a>, I hope that the conclusions of the research will lead to safer roads and safer driving habits amongst motorists.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/drivers-delaying-maintenance-increase-safety-risks/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[motorcycle safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recall lawyers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recall news]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled, announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their floorboards may crack and break off ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled, announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their floorboards may crack and break off the motorcycle, potentially causing a collision and injury to the rider. The affected floorboards were sold and installed on 2001-2011 motorcycles, with a specific part number of 607005. They were manufactured by Kuryakyn. The company will start notifying motorcycle owners of the really in January and give them free replacement mounting kits. Consumers are urged to contact Kuryakyn directly or go to the NHTSA website for more information regarding the recall, according to <a
href="http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/12/recall-21600-honda-goldwing-motorcycles-for-bad-floorboards.html" target="_blank">news reports</a>.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/washington-dc-car-accident-lawyer/">Washington DC car accident lawyer</a>, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this recalled motorcycle. If you own the motorcycle, contact your nearby Honda dealer for information concerning the recall. If you or somebody you know were impacted by a recalled product, discuss your case with a <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/">personal injury lawyer</a> who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer your important legal questions. A lawyer can help get your case the attention it deserves and help you with the legal processes along the way in order to best achieve great results. The company responsible for producing a product is liable for its safety, and a lawyer can help protect your rights.</p><p><a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/2011/12/goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/">Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled</a> is a post from: <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com">Personal Injury Laywers | Greenberg &#038; Bederman</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/goldwing-motorcycles-recalled/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/shoes-recalled-for-fall-hazard/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/shoes-recalled-for-fall-hazard/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:40:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fall hazard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury attorney]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recall lawyers]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/shoes-recalled-for-fall-hazard/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 6,100 pairs of women&#8217;s dress shoes are being recalled because the heels may lean, resulting in a fall ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Approximately 6,100 pairs of women&#8217;s dress shoes are being recalled because the heels may lean, resulting in a fall hazard. So far, one customer sustained a minor leg injury after a fall while wearing the shoe. The leather dress shoes have a three-inch heel, open toes, and a leather bow, with &#8220;Naturalizer&#8221; printed inside. They were manufactured in China and sold in Naturalizer stores across the country for $25-50 from July 2011 to November 2011. According to <a
href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12061.html" target="_blank">news reports</a>, customers are asked to stop wearing the shoes and return them immediately to any store in order to receive a full refund.</p><p>As an <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/annapolis-car-accident-lawyer/">Annapolis car accident lawyer</a>, I hope nobody is hurt by wearing these shoes. Those who think they may own the recall should check to see if the shoe is undergoing a recall and return them immediately if they are. The shoes may be dangerous and cause injuries for those wearing them. A company is completely liable for a product they produce, and should be held responsible. If you or a loved one feel they were harmed by an unsafe product, get in touch with a <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/">personal injury attorney</a> who can evaluate your claim, help guide you through the legal process, and defend your legal rights.</p><p><a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com/2011/12/shoes-recalled-for-fall-hazard/">Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard</a> is a post from: <a
href="http://www.gblawyers.com">Personal Injury Laywers | Greenberg &#038; Bederman</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/shoes-recalled-for-fall-hazard/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ice Cream Scoops Recalled Because of Impact Injury Hazard</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/ice-cream-scoops-recalled-because-of-impact-injury-hazard/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/ice-cream-scoops-recalled-because-of-impact-injury-hazard/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:05:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cpsc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hanover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/ice-cream-scoops-recalled-because-of-impact-injury-hazard/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ In a news release , The Pampered Chef, in accordance with the guidelines of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of the company’s ice cream dippers...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a <a
title="news release" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12062.html">news release</a>, The Pampered Chef, in accordance with the guidelines of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of the company’s ice cream dippers due to a potential impact injury hazard they pose to consumers.</p><p>Approximately 20,000 ice cream dippers, manufactured by the Zeroll Company, are affected by this recall. This safety recall was initiated after the company discovered that, when the liquid-filled scoop is exposed to warm water after being used, the cap and seal on the handle could pop off with significant force and strike consumers. The dippers are gray aluminum and have a rounded plastic cap at the end of the handle. The company logo can be found on the cap. The handle is filled with a non-toxic fluid that conducts heat from the user’s hand to more effectively scoop hard ice cream. The scoops were available through the company’s consultants and online from July through September of last year.</p><p>The Pampered Chef and CPSC have received 16 reports of the cap flying off, 6 of which include injuries ranging from lacerations to bruises and redness.</p><p>Consumers are being asked to stop using the scoops immediately and to call the company for instructions on obtaining either a replacement scoop or a refund.</p><p>As a <a
title="Hanover personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/hanover-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Hanover personal injury lawyer</a>, I’ve seen the injuries stemming from similar recalls in the past and understand the severity of these situations. If you’ve been injured through the use of a defective or otherwise dangerous product, it may be in your interests to speak with an experienced <a
title="personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/">personal injury lawyer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/ice-cream-scoops-recalled-because-of-impact-injury-hazard/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Women’s Dress Shoes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/women%e2%80%99s-dress-shoes-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/women%e2%80%99s-dress-shoes-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:02:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>M Fischer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cpsc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fall hazard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[harrisburg]]></category> <category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/women%e2%80%99s-dress-shoes-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ In a press release , Naturalizer, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary safety recall of ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a <a
title="press release" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12061.html">press release</a>, Naturalizer, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary safety recall of their “Dare” women’s dress shoes because of a potential fall hazard they pose to consumers.</p><p>This recall affects roughly 6,100 pairs of shoes in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada. The recall was initiated after the company discovered that the heels of these shoes lean to either side and pose a significant fall hazard to consumers. The shoes are faux patent leather with a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux leather box on the instep. The shoes were available in gray, nude, scarlet and black and can be identified otherwise by the “Naturalizer” logo inside the shoe along with the stock numbers. These shoes were available in Naturalizer retail stores across the nation from July through November of this year.</p><p>The company and the CPSC have received one report of a Canadian consumer sustaining a minor leg injury after falling while wearing the recalled shoes.</p><p>Consumers are being instructed to immediately stop wearing the shoes and to return them to any Naturalizer retail store for a full refund.</p><p>As a <a
title="Harrisburg personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/harrisburg-personal-injury-lawyer.html">Harrisburg personal injury lawyer</a>, I’m familiar with this kind of safety recall and have seen the tragic injuries that have resulted from similar past recalls. If you’ve sustained an injury through the normal use of a defective product, speak with a <a
title="personal injury lawyer" href="http://www.hhrlaw.com/">personal injury lawyer </a>in your city to learn more about your rights as a consumer.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/20/women%e2%80%99s-dress-shoes-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Four Injured In St. Helena Two-Vehicle Collision</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/four-injured-in-st-helena-two-vehicle-collision/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/four-injured-in-st-helena-two-vehicle-collision/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accident Investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accident investigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reckless driving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two-vehicle collision]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/four-injured-in-st-helena-two-vehicle-collision/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, four people were taken to the hospital in an accident that took place Saturday when a vehicle ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, four people were taken to the hospital in an accident that took place Saturday when a vehicle reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle traveling in the opposite lane in Mount St. Helena. The accident took place on the southbound lanes of Highway 29 as a 22-year-old man driving a 2000 Honda &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/four-injured-in-st-helena-two-vehicle-collision/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Single-Vehicle Accident on SR 169 Leaves One Dead</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/single-vehicle-accident-on-sr-169-leaves-one-dead/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/single-vehicle-accident-on-sr-169-leaves-one-dead/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>J Corona</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[car crash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatal accident]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[single-vehicle accident]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/single-vehicle-accident-on-sr-169-leaves-one-dead/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, a man died in a fatal accident Friday afternoon when his vehicle reportedly veered off State Route 169 ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a man died in a fatal accident Friday afternoon when his vehicle reportedly veered off State Route 169 and rolled down a steep embankment for about 200 feet. The 48-year-old man was driving a 1995 Toyota 4-Runner traveling northbound on State Route 169 when he reportedly failed to negotiate a left &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/single-vehicle-accident-on-sr-169-leaves-one-dead/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>O Organics Celery Seed Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/o-organics-celery-seed-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/o-organics-celery-seed-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>J Corona</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[salmonella contamination]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/o-organics-celery-seed-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination/</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to news sources, a recall has been issued for O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores after it was discovered ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to news sources, a recall has been issued for O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores after it was discovered that the product was potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, B&#038;M, Inc., has issued the voluntary recall after it was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause &#8230;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/o-organics-celery-seed-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Indiana Struggles To Enforce New Texting-Driving Ban</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/indiana-struggles-to-enforce-new-texting-driving-ban/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/indiana-struggles-to-enforce-new-texting-driving-ban/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>G Sink</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accidents]]></category> <category><![CDATA[car accident]]></category> <category><![CDATA[distracted driving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[police]]></category> <category><![CDATA[research]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/indiana-struggles-to-enforce-new-texting-driving-ban/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-new-indiana-textingdriving-ban-yields-few-citations-20111219,0,3601228.story">news sources</a>, the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written.</p><p>The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of hand-held device for the purpose of transmitting, reading or writing while behind the wheel of a moving car. However, by December 9, the law only resulted in 46 citations and 40 warnings in the whole state during the period of its enforcement, with some cities such as Muncie failing to issue a single citation.</p><p>Officials blame how the law is written, since officers are not permitted to confiscate cellphone devices of motorists being prosecuted for violating the ban.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">Los Angeles personal injury attorney</a>, I have seen many instances of distracted driving cause severe devastation both to those who participate in activities such as texting while driving, as well as those who are victims of crashes caused by distracted drivers. As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/auto-accidents.html">car accident lawyer Los Angeles</a>, I encourage you to put away your phone when you drive, or invest in a hands-free device that will allow you to communicate legally.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/indiana-struggles-to-enforce-new-texting-driving-ban/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bill Strengthening Fines For Delaying Recalls</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/bill-strengthening-fines-for-delaying-recalls/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/bill-strengthening-fines-for-delaying-recalls/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Kirk Bernard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Liability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Recall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news category]]></category> <category><![CDATA[product liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/bill-strengthening-fines-for-delaying-recalls/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to news sources , a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
href="http://kansascity.injuryboard.com/defective-and-dangerous-products/car-makers-oppose-auto-recall-bill.aspx?googleid=296706">news sources</a>, a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers.</p><p>The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay in cases where a proven delayed recall announcement was taken. Currently the maximum fine stands at $17 million. The proposed fine would replace that maximum fine amount to $250 million instead.</p><p>The bills advocates point to documents that reportedly show that Toyota was able to save about $100 by delaying two recalls relating to sudden acceleration. The company was forced to pay a $32.4 million fine for both delayed recalls. The bill has been reportedly called &#8220;unfair&#8221; and &#8220;out of proportion&#8221; by certain auto industry groups.</p><p>The bill also includes a provision to prohibit car rental companies from renting out recalled vehicles to unknowing consumers.</p><p>As a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com">Los Angeles personal injury attorney</a>, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about recalled products and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a <a
href="http://www.psandb.com/defective_product.html">Los Angeles product liability lawyer</a> to learn about the legal options available to you.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/bill-strengthening-fines-for-delaying-recalls/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Study Shows Fibromyalgia, CFS Differ in Response to Exercise</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/study-shows-fibromyalgia-cfs-differ-in-response-to-exercise/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/study-shows-fibromyalgia-cfs-differ-in-response-to-exercise/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:22:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>C Burke</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[california neurologist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fibromyalgia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health & fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medical research]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management doctor]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/study-shows-fibromyalgia-cfs-differ-in-response-to-exercise/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ A new study reported that there is further evidence that patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia react differently to exercise stimulation. CFS and fibromyalgia...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a
title="new study" href="http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=16705">new study</a> reported that there is further evidence that patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia react differently to exercise stimulation.</p><p>CFS and fibromyalgia are both chronic multi-symptom illnesses that have significant clinical and diagnostic overlap. In previous studies, it was shown that patients with fibromyalgia and CFS do not display abnormal cardiorespiratory  responses during maximal aerobic exercise when company to non-fibromyalgia and non-CFS controls, other than differences in pain and exertion reported.</p><p>The current study used 21 CFS patients, 13 having comorbid fibromyalgia, and 14 healthy controls to complete 20 minutes of submaximal cycling exercise. Each patient was monitored using impedance cardiography to chart cardiac responses during the test. Systolic blood pressure, perceived exertion and pain in the leg muscles were also measured. The data was then analyzed.</p><p>Researchers found that there is a significant multivariate “Time by Group” interaction between the subjects with CFS and fibromyalgia, CFS only and the healthy controls. The CFS and fibromyalgia group displayed a higher stoke index, ventilatory equivalents for oxygen and carbon dioxide with perceived exertion, lower systolic blood pressure and similar heart rate responses.</p><p>As a <a
title="California neurologist" href="#">California neurologist,</a> I know that this study highlights the importance of accounting for comorbid conditions when researching CFS. If you have a chronic condition, you may benefit from speaking with a <a
title="pain management doctor" href="#">pain management doctor</a> to help you better manage it.</p><p>Related posts:</p><ol><li><a
href="#study-fibromyalgia-pain-memory-improve-with-exercise/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Fibromyalgia Pain, Memory Improve With Exercise">Study: Fibromyalgia Pain, Memory Improve With Exercise</a></li><li><a
href="#new-study-shows-exercise-may-prevent-chronic-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="New Study Shows Exercise May Prevent Chronic Pain">New Study Shows Exercise May Prevent Chronic Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#study-low-dosage-muscle-relaxer-helps-fibromyalgia-symptoms/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Low Dosage Muscle Relaxer Helps Fibromyalgia Symptoms">Study: Low Dosage Muscle Relaxer Helps Fibromyalgia Symptoms</a></li><li><a
href="#study-exercise-may-help-prevent-migraine/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Exercise May Help Prevent Migraine">Study: Exercise May Help Prevent Migraine</a></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/study-shows-fibromyalgia-cfs-differ-in-response-to-exercise/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Losing Weight May Help Ease Back Pain</title><link>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/losing-weight-may-help-ease-back-pain/</link> <comments>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/losing-weight-may-help-ease-back-pain/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:22:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>A Bederman</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[accident injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[back pain doctor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chronic pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health & fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lower back pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medical treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pain management doctor]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/losing-weight-may-help-ease-back-pain/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ According to recent studies from The Obesity Society, obesity is on the rise across the nation and one-third of obese patients complain of musculoskeletal conditions, especially ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a
title="recent studies" href="http://coronado.patch.com/articles/obesity-can-be-a-pain-in-the-back-cf5bad9c">recent studies</a> from The Obesity Society, obesity is on the rise across the nation and one-third of obese patients complain of musculoskeletal conditions, especially back pain.</p><p>While there is no one reason that overweight and obese patients experience back pain, there are many contributing factors that raise the likelihood of it occurring.</p><p>Chiropractor Dr. Angela Hee said, “Being overweight can increase the stress and strain of the muscles and ligaments in the spine, especially in the lower back. The lower back curve can become distorted, causing the pelvis to tilt in an abnormally exaggerated manner. Poor posture, lack of spinal flexibility and weak core muscles may lead to sprains and strains, nerve impingement, herniated discs and degenerative arthritis.”</p><p>While surgery may once have been the norm for fixing such ailments, many doctors are now shying away from the practice; at least until the patient is at a healthier weight prior to surgery. Overweight and obese patients have a much higher rate of complications and infections post-surgery when compared to those at healthy weights. In order to aid in spine and back health while attempting to lose weight, remember to target the core muscles, as these help to support the upper body and will aid in taking strain off of the lower back.</p><p>As a <a
title="back pain doctor" href="#specialties/">back pain doctor</a>, I know how important strong core muscles are in the relief of lower back pain. Remember to speak with a <a
title="pain management doctor" href="#">pain management doctor</a> prior to beginning a new exercise regime, especially if you have preexisting health conditions compounded by obesity.</p><p>Related posts:</p><ol><li><a
href="#what-you-can-do-to-treat-your-lower-back-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="What You Can Do to Treat Your Lower Back Pain">What You Can Do to Treat Your Lower Back Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#study-higher-body-fat-raises-risk-of-back-pain-disability/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Higher Body Fat Raises Risk of Back Pain, Disability">Study: Higher Body Fat Raises Risk of Back Pain, Disability</a></li><li><a
href="#study-being-obese-or-tall-increases-risk-of-back-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Study: Being Obese or Tall Increases Risk of Back Pain">Study: Being Obese or Tall Increases Risk of Back Pain</a></li><li><a
href="#poor-work-out-posture-can-cause-back-pain/" rel="bookmark" title="Poor Work Out Posture Can Cause Back Pain">Poor Work Out Posture Can Cause Back Pain</a></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.injuryinsider.com/2011/12/19/losing-weight-may-help-ease-back-pain/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>