repetitive strain injury
Chronic motion harm
Repetitive strain injury is damage to muscles, tendons, or nerves caused by repeated motions over time.
The term covers conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis, often associated with computer use, assembly line work, or musical performance: She developed a repetitive strain injury from years of typing.
Often abbreviated RSI.
Compressed nerve at wrist
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- epicondylitisInflamed elbow prominence tissue
- trigger fingerDigit that discharges firearms
ganglion cyst · tennis elbow · golfer's elbow · writer's cramp · gamer's thumb · texting thumb
Reshaped typing device for comfort
- wrist restPadded typing support
- adjustable deskWorkstation with modifiable height
- lumbar supportLower spine cushioning
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
proper posture · ergonomic mouse · microbreaks · exercise · strengthening · job rotation · pacing
Danger specific to one's profession
- workers compensationEmployer-funded injury benefits
- disability claimRequest for impairment-based aid
- health and safetyWorkplace wellbeing regulations
- return to workResume employment after absence
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- restCessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- splintingStabilizing injured bones externally
- anti-inflammatory medicationDrug reducing swelling and pain
cortisone injection · surgery · massage therapy · occupational therapy · stretching exercises · acupuncture · bracing · workplace accommodation
Bodily or emotional distress
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- weaknessDeficiency in force
swelling · tenderness · aching · throbbing · burning · shooting pain · cramping · reduced mobility
Entering text via keyboard
- data entryRecording information digitally
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- knittingLoop-based textile making
sewing · factory work · meat processing · hairdressing · dental work · construction · cashiering · sports training
carpal tunnel syndrome
Compressed nerve at wrist
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- epicondylitisInflamed elbow prominence tissue
trigger finger · ganglion cyst · tennis elbow · golfer's elbow · writer's cramp · gamer's thumb · texting thumb
ergonomic keyboard
Reshaped typing device for comfort
- wrist restPadded typing support
- adjustable deskWorkstation with modifiable height
- lumbar supportLower spine cushioning
stretching · proper posture · ergonomic mouse · microbreaks · exercise · strengthening · job rotation · pacing
occupational hazard
Danger specific to one's profession
- workers compensationEmployer-funded injury benefits
- disability claimRequest for impairment-based aid
- health and safetyWorkplace wellbeing regulations
return to work · occupational health · employee wellness · risk assessment
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
anti-inflammatory medication · cortisone injection · surgery · massage therapy · occupational therapy · stretching exercises · acupuncture · bracing · workplace accommodation · strengthening exercises
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
weakness · swelling · tenderness · aching · throbbing · burning · shooting pain · cramping · reduced mobility · fatigue
typing
Entering text via keyboard
- data entryRecording information digitally
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- textingSending typed mobile messages
knitting · sewing · factory work · meat processing · hairdressing · dental work · construction · cashiering · sports training · overexertion
- musculoskeletal injuriesfracture, sprains, sprain, dislocations, tendonitis
- desk injuriescarpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI, tech neck, text neck
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- screen ergonomicsscreen brightness, screen breaks, dry eyes, blue light, glare
- muscle injuriesmuscle tear, muscle cramp, muscle spasm, pulled muscle, muscle fatigue
- Neuropathyneuropathy, polyneuropathy, neuralgia, nerve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome
repetitive strain injuryacute injury
Sudden bodily harm
traumatic injury · accidental injury · sports injury · fracture · concussion
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