repetitive motion
Same gesture repeated
Repetitive motion is the same physical movement performed over and over, especially in work contexts where it can cause injury.
Assembly line workers, typists, and musicians risk repetitive motion injuries—damage to muscles, tendons, or nerves from constant repetition of the same action.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive motion injury.
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- same old same oldWearisome repetition of routine
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- loopCurve closing on itself
back and forth · strain · muscle fatigue · tedious · over and over · broken record · automatic · mechanical · assembly line · factory floor · assembly worker · typing · data entry · drumming · rocking · swaying · pulse · grinding
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- abilitiesstrength, agility, endurance, flexibility, dexterity
- hazardsfire hazard, fire hazards, toxin, contamination, tripping hazard
- accommodationsextra time, double time, time and a half, breaks, rest breaks
- Spinal Problemsherniated disc, pinched nerve, sciatica, scoliosis, slipped disc
repetitive motionstillness
Complete lack of motion
stasis · rest · immobility · motionlessness · inactivity
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