repetitive motion injury
Strain from repeating
A repetitive motion injury results from performing the same physical movements repeatedly, causing damage to muscles, tendons, or nerves.
Carpal tunnel syndrome from typing and tennis elbow are common examples.
Also called repetitive strain injury or RSI.
Years of assembly line work left him with a repetitive motion injury in his shoulder.
- standing desksElevated work surfaces for standing
- typingEntering text via keyboard
- data entryRecording information digitally
- ergonomic chairsBody-conscious work seats
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
tennis elbow · carpal tunnel syndrome · chronic pain · pain management · wrist brace · bursitis · keyboard tray · trigger finger · RSI · nerve damage · footrests · occupational hazard · massage therapy · physical therapy · knitting · sewing machine · gaming · texting
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Sudden bodily harm
traumatic injury · accidental injury · puncture wound · laceration · fracture
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