Repetitive strain injury
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury to part of the musculoskeletal or nervous system caused by repetitive use, vibrations, compression or long periods in a fixed position. Other common names include repetitive stress injury, repetitive stress disorders, cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), and overuse syndrome.
| Repetitive strain injury | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries, repetitive motion injuries or disorders, occupational or sports overuse syndromes |
| Poor ergonomic techniques by computer users is one of many causes of repetitive strain injury | |
| Specialty | Sports medicine, performing arts medicine, orthopedics |
| Symptoms | Sore wrists, aching, pulsing pain, tingling, extremity weakness |
| Complications | Torn ligaments |
| Causes | Repetitive actions, poor technique |
| Risk factors | Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption |
| Prevention | Proper technique, regular rests, regular exercise |
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