Carpet Fitters Knee Problems

Carpet layer s knee letter to the editor.

Carpet fitters knee problems. Tanaka s lee st halperin we thun mj smith ab 1989. Solution was new piece of carpet. This is a report on osteoarthritis of the knee in carpet fitters and carpet and floor layers by the industrial injuries advisory council iiac in accordance with section 171 of the social. Tack the carpet into place on one wall with a knee kicker.

Reducing knee morbidity among carpet layers. It is also called as carpet layer s knee or housemaid s knee. Fordle s knee kicker carpet stretcher carpet laying fitting tool heavy duty soft foam pad and handle comes with knee pads 4 1 out of 5 stars 40 29 99 29. You may notice redness of the skin over the knee and your kneecap may be tender.

Problem was as noted above carpet stretched locally before fitting. To get rid of the bump by this means you have to further stretch an already taut carpet. Thun mj tanaka s smith ab halperin we lee st luggen me hess ev 1987. When you hit it it tacks the carpet on to the strip.

Had a similar problem here with fitter turning up as a result of my complaint with knee kicker and giving it a good go with nil result. N engl j med 307 1275 1276. Housemaid s knee is more common in tradesmen who spend long periods of time kneeling for example carpet fitters concrete finishers and roofers. Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa which is located in front of knee.

Carpet installer rug fitting knee kicker stretcher fitters flooring tool 4 5 out of 5 stars 12 12 product ratings carpet installer rug fitting knee kicker stretcher fitters flooring tool. Morbidity from repetitive knee trauma in carpet and floorlayers. Place the tooth edge of the knee kicker on the carpet near the wall in a corner. Put it about 3 inches 7 6 cm out from the wall.

Hit the flat vertical part sticking out on the other end with your knee making sure to apply some force. What are the symptoms of housemaid s knee. Housemaid s knee causes pain and swelling of the affected knee. Am j public health 79 334 335.

This condition can develop either due to pressure or a direct injury to the knee. Carpet fitter s knee is an overuse condition in people who fit carpets for a living where several knee problems can occur from spending so much time on their knees and using a knee kicker to stretch the carpet.