Repetitive strain injury

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is used as an umbrella term to referring to various kinds of injuries to muscles, tendons or nerves caused by repetitive movement of a part of the body.

The most common conditions include:

Bursitis- Inflammation and swelling of the fluid-filled sac near a joint at the knee, elbow or shoulder
Carpal tunnel syndrome- Pressure on the median nerve passing through wrist
Dupuytrenâ€™s contracture- a thickening of deep tissue, which passes from the palm of the hand into the fingers.
Epicondylitis Inflammation of area where bone and tendon join e.g. tennis elbow
Ganglion- A cyst in a tendon sheath, usually occurring on the wrist
Rotator cuff syndrome- Inflammation of muscles and tendons in shoulder
Tendinitis- Inflammation of tendon.
Tenosynovitis- Inflammation of the inner lining of the tendon sheath
Trigger finger - Inflammation tendon sheaths of fingers or thumb accompanied by swelling of the tendon
Diffuse RSI (nerve damage)

RSI is caused or aggravated by frequently repeated movements.

As many more people are increasingly using computers, the chances of developing RSI increase.

It is also linked to many types of repetitive manual work, especially the use of vibrating equipment.

If there are any symptoms, including painful, tingling or swollen hands, elbows, wrists or shoulders it is important to get treatment quickly. The sooner treatment is started the better the chances of recovery.