Bike Messengers
One summer day, Rebecca “Lambchop” Reilly was speeding through the streets of Washington D.C. The 31-year-old bike messenger was making great time until a nearby
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Blacksmiths
Vulcan, the Roman god of the forge, was ugly and lame, the revered misfit who crafted weapons and armor for his swift and beautiful relatives
Carpenters
It began as an ordinary day on the job. A 31-year-old carpenter was replacing the roof of a house in Pennsylvania, standing on an aluminum
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. You take advantage of that flexibility every time you scratch your back, throw a ball,
Foot Problems for Runners
What type of running shoes should I wear? Whether you’re jogging at the gym or sprinting after a tennis ball, running puts tremendous stress on
Actors: All the World’s a Hazard
In December 2010, the Broadway audience watching a preview of the stage musical “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark” saw the webbed avenger poised on a
Aerobics Instructors
Aerobics teacher Debra Lanham knew she wasn’t supposed to jump on the job, but she did anyway. She loved her job teaching aerobics at several