Definitions for "Repetitive strain injury"
Keywords:  rsi, overuse, posture, strain, tendon
A painful condition affecting people who overuse muscles as a result of, for example, regularly operating a computer keyboard and mouse or playing the piano. It is usually caused by some combination of inflammation and myofascial trigger points in the painful areas.
An occupational disorder of the tendons, ligaments, and nerves caused by the cumulative effects of prolonged repetitious movements. Repetitive strain injuries are appearing with increasing frequency among office workers who spend long hours typing at computerized workstations that are not equipped with safeguards such as wrist supports. Acronym: RSI.
a progressive condition that begins with mild pain or weariness of the hands, wrists and arms
Keywords:  musculosketal, disorders, see
See "musculosketal disorders".
What happens to obsessive computer users.
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