| Repetitive strain injury | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries, repetitive motion injuries or disorders, occupational or sports overuse syndromes |
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| 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 |
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.[1] Other common names include repetitive stress injury, repetitive stress disorders, cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), and overuse syndrome.[2]
- ^ "Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2006.
- ^ CDC (28 March 2018). "Template Package 4". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 12 March 2019.