Repetitive strain injury What is RSI? Symptoms Treatment and recovery
What is RSI?
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RSI (or occupational overuse syndrome, work-related upper limb injury or isometric contraction myopathy) is caused by repeated overuse and injury to the muscles of the hands, wrists, arms or shoulders. For example, constant movement of the fingers by a typist or musician causes stress on the tissues at a microscopic level. This triggers molecular changes such as the release of chemicals which attempt to limit or repair any damage. But sometimes this ability of the body to protect itself is outstripped by prolonged repetitive movement, and injury to the tissues - RSI – becomes established.
Symptoms
Symptoms of RSI may take months, even years, to appear. Initially, only a slight ache may be felt. As the problem gets worse, there's more marked pain while performing the repeated activity - when typing, for example.
Once the problem has become severe, pain may be felt most of the time, even with the slightest movement.
One or both upper limbs may be affected, depending on which is used to perform the activity responsible for the problem. As well as the pain, numbness and tingling may make holding objects difficult.
The risk of RSI is increased by spending long periods without a break, sitting on an uncomfortable seat, at a poorly arranged workstation.
At work, the computer keyboard and mouse are often responsible for RSI. Home computers, video games and text messaging also increase the risk. Workers on factory assembly lines, musicians, dressmakers and cleaners are also more likely to develop RSI.
Treatment and recovery
Treatment of RSI may include:
Rest of the affected area
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
Heat and cold packs
Elastic wrist supports or firm wrist splints
Acupuncture, physiotherapy or osteopathy
You can reduce your risk of RSI by warming up and cooling down the muscles used, taking regular breaks throughout the day, having an appropriate workstation and seating position, and practising relaxation. If your job puts you at risk of RSI you should seek out expert advice on prevention from your employer or professional body.
What is RSI?
_____________________________________________________________________
Information that we provide to you below,which include (1) back pain and ways to treat back pain (2) Physical therapy for back pain (3) information on senior doctors to treat back pain (4) and various treatments for back pain .therapy for back pain (5) The causes of back pain Tutorials (6) lower back pain pain upper back pain .center of the back .Information we come out of specialists and .senior doctors and prime locations .specialized in the treatment of back pain Put General Information and not any copyrights and mention source on other sites .But all these topics to sing about consulting a doctor continued Disclaimer.
Disclaimer : All content within (Back pain) Health is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The (Back pain) is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the (Back pain) Health website. The (Back pain) is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health.
_______________________________________________________________________________
RSI (or occupational overuse syndrome, work-related upper limb injury or isometric contraction myopathy) is caused by repeated overuse and injury to the muscles of the hands, wrists, arms or shoulders. For example, constant movement of the fingers by a typist or musician causes stress on the tissues at a microscopic level. This triggers molecular changes such as the release of chemicals which attempt to limit or repair any damage. But sometimes this ability of the body to protect itself is outstripped by prolonged repetitive movement, and injury to the tissues - RSI – becomes established.
Symptoms
Symptoms of RSI may take months, even years, to appear. Initially, only a slight ache may be felt. As the problem gets worse, there's more marked pain while performing the repeated activity - when typing, for example.
Once the problem has become severe, pain may be felt most of the time, even with the slightest movement.
One or both upper limbs may be affected, depending on which is used to perform the activity responsible for the problem. As well as the pain, numbness and tingling may make holding objects difficult.
The risk of RSI is increased by spending long periods without a break, sitting on an uncomfortable seat, at a poorly arranged workstation.
At work, the computer keyboard and mouse are often responsible for RSI. Home computers, video games and text messaging also increase the risk. Workers on factory assembly lines, musicians, dressmakers and cleaners are also more likely to develop RSI.
Treatment and recovery
Treatment of RSI may include:
Rest of the affected area
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
Heat and cold packs
Elastic wrist supports or firm wrist splints
Acupuncture, physiotherapy or osteopathy
You can reduce your risk of RSI by warming up and cooling down the muscles used, taking regular breaks throughout the day, having an appropriate workstation and seating position, and practising relaxation. If your job puts you at risk of RSI you should seek out expert advice on prevention from your employer or professional body.
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