http://www.whsm.com.au daily 1 2011-02-22T12:17:16Z http://www.whsm.com.au/news/cognitive-behavior-therapy-improves-symptom-control-in-adult-adhd Adding cognitive behavioral therapy -- an approach that teaches skills for handling life challenges and revising negative thought patterns -- to pharmaceutical treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) significantly improved symptom control in a study of adult patients. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-27T01:26:36Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/study-shows-predictors-of-impairment-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-sufferers For carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers, itching and throbbing are pain qualities most responsible for impaired functioning and sleep disruption, according to new research reported in The Journal of Pain. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-27T01:32:03Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/forbes-advisory-day-to-raise-awareness-of-truck-driver-fatigue WorkCover NSW and the Roads and Traffic Authority will hold a free event at Forbes next Wednesday (25th August) to raise awareness of driver fatigue in long distance trucking. Finance Minister Michael Daley and Roads Minister David Borger said the awareness day was a joint initiative between WorkCover and the RTA to highlight the safety obligations among all parties in the transport supply chain. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-27T01:36:32Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/save-your-knees-by-landing-on-your-toes Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are a common and debilitating problem, especially for female athletes. A new study from UC Davis shows that changes in training can reduce shear forces on knee joints and could help cut the risk of developing ACL tears. The research was published online in the Journal of Biomechanics. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-27T01:38:50Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/reducing-injuries-for-older-adults-using-motion-tracking-technology Exercise is an important part of recovering from an injury, illness or surgery, but many older adults lack the knowledge and guidance needed to properly perform exercises. University of Missouri researchers from the Sinclair School of Nursing and the College of Engineering have developed technology to track motions while people exercise. No publisher Daniella 2010-08-16T05:59:53Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/psychotherapy-goes-from-couch-to-yoga-mat Talk. Share. Cry. Stretch? Psychotherapy has historically been an exercise of the mind, but in the offices of more and more modern-day mental-health providers, emotional healing is taking place not just on the couch but on the yoga mat. No publisher Daniella 2010-08-09T09:57:19Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/comcare-to-prosecute-customs-over-employee-injury Australia’s federal workplace safety regulator Comcare today launched federal court proceedings against the Customs and Border Protection Service after an employee slipped and fractured both arms while working at the Adelaide International Airport in December 2008. No publisher Daniella injury 2010-08-09T04:33:07Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/new-faces-at-whsm WHSM have much pleasure in welcoming Ms Wendy Kibble and Ms Elizabeth Allan to its team. No publisher Daniella 2010-06-07T01:33:36Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/comcare-and-workcover-reaccreditation-granted Work Health Safety Matters are delighted to receive reaccreditation from Comcare and WorkCover recently for the maximum period, placing it as one of the top performing rehabilitation providers. No publisher Daniella 2010-06-07T01:14:05Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/whsms-new-website-is-launched We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We have re-designed the website so it is spacious, easy to navigate and find the information and resources you are after. No publisher admin 2010-08-24T04:37:45Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/the-2010-comcare-national-conference-program Comcare's upcoming National Conference will be held from 22-24 September 2010 at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. No publisher Daniella 2010-09-03T00:31:40Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/taking-early-retirement-may-retire-memory-too The two economists call their paper “Mental Retirement,” and their argument has intrigued behavioral researchers. Collected data suggest that the earlier people retire, the more quickly their memories decline. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-21T00:53:53Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/farewell-notice Dr Margaret Osborne has accepted an academic position in Melbourne. She has been an important member of our team, an instrumental contributor on a number of high profile projects. Her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and persistence will be sorely missed. WHSM Team wish Dr Osborne all well in her future endeavors. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-25T23:50:46Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/tas-mental-stress-a-headache-for-tasmanian-workplaces Mental stress has been identified as one of the primary causes of workplace injuries in Tasmania, a State official reveals. David O’Byrne, Tasmania’s Minister for Workplace Relations, said that of the 9,273 injuries reported in 2009, 372 were caused by mental stress. No publisher Daniella 2010-10-27T01:45:20Z News Item http://www.whsm.com.au/news/influence-of-social-interaction-on-sensitivity-to-physical-pain Psychologists at the University of Toronto have shown that the nature of a social interaction has the ability to influence an individual's sensitivity to physical pain. The discovery could have significant clinical implications for doctor-patient relationships and the general well-being of an individual on a daily basis. No publisher Daniella 2010-11-09T02:24:21Z News Item