RSI
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R S I
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Repetitive Strain Injuries
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Other Names for RSI
Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WHO)
Occupational Overused Syndrome (NZ)
Cumulative Trauma Disorder (USA)
Computer Related Injury (CRI)
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RSI Facts & Figures
OSHA estimate over 700,000 RSI’s occur every year
15-25% of computer users throughout the world may
have estimated R S I (Source - BBC)
3 out of 5 office workers in Sweden have symptoms of R S I
Every day 6 people in UK leave their jobs due to an R S I
(Source - TUC)
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Did You Know?
75% of Indian Computer Users report pain/numbness
Over 30 young Indian IT/ITES Professionals have lost their jobs because of advanced R S I
55% of Indian Computer Users got injured within a year of starting their first job
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Why & How ? Repetition of job tasks
Too much Stress
Muscles Tendons NervesOther soft Tissues
On
Causes
Leads to
R S I
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Type & Causes of RSI
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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Type & Causes of RSI
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - CAUSES
WRIST POSTURE CONTACT STRESS
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Type & Causes of RSI
BACK PAIN
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Type & Causes of RSI
BACK PAIN CAUSES
Poor Strength
Poor Postures
Poor Body Mechanics
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Type & Causes of RSI
THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME & CAUSES
Cradling Telephone
Awkward postures
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Type & Causes of RSI
TENDINITIS & TENOSYNOVITIS & CAUSES
Extended Arm
Poor Alignment
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Type & Causes of RSI
NECK STRAIN & TENSION HEADACHES & CAUSES
Awkward Neck Posture
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Root Causes of RSI
Poor Body Mechanics
Poor Work Habits
Inappropriate Workstation Setup
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Symptoms of RSI
Pain & Discomfort.
Unusual sensations like Tingling, Burning and Numbness.
Decreased ROM / Flexibility.
Muscle weakness, loss of grip strength.
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Stages of RSI
Pain and discomfort
Heaviness
Pins - needles sensation
Numbness
It even disturbs sleep
Muscle weakness
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What not to Do ?
Ignore or deny you have a problem.
Take pain killers.
Cures the symptoms not the problem.
Long term effects.
Join a gym or start weight training.
Undergo vigorous oil massages.
Take a vacation hoping the pain will go away with rest.
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What to Do ?
Seek Professional Medical help.
Meet Right Specialist for Right Solution.
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Treatment Rx
Ergonomics.
Myotherapy.
Acupuncture.
Physiotherapy.
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How can you prevent RSI?
Prevention is better than Cure
Proper Workstation Setup.
Postural Training.
Good Work habits.
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How can you prevent RSI?
Proper work Station:
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How can you prevent RSI?
Postural Training:
Neck Posture
Sitting Posture
Typing Posture
Use of Mouse
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How can you prevent RSI?
Good Work Habits:
Take rest breaks
Practice good body mechanics
Exercise at work – Stretch !
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Stretches:
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Stretches:
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Stretches:
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Stretches:
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Stretches:
Wrist Stretches:
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R S I may be worse than you think
P r e v e n t it before it causes permanent
D a m a g e
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