wrist strain

Repetitive motion damage

Wrist strain is injury to the muscles or tendons of the wrist, typically from overuse or sudden force.

Common among athletes, musicians, and office workers who perform repetitive motions: I developed wrist strain from too much typing.

Distinguished from sprain, which affects ligaments rather than muscles.

Related

typing · repetitive · brace · swelling · pain · keyboard · mouse · sore · inflammation · overuse · joint · ligament · therapy · physical therapy · ice · ice pack · rest · ergonomic

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injury severity

wrist strainwrist fracture

Cracked forearm-hand junction

compound fracture · ligament tear · tendon rupture · bone break

physical condition

wrist strainpain-free

Without physical discomfort

uninjured · flexibility · strong grip

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G