RSI

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)




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)




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




Why & How ? Repetition of job tasks

Too much Stress

Muscles Tendons NervesOther soft Tissues

On

Causes

Leads to

R S I




Type & Causes of RSI

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME





CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - CAUSES

WRIST POSTURE CONTACT STRESS





BACK PAIN





BACK PAIN CAUSES

Poor Strength

Poor Postures

Poor Body Mechanics





THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME & CAUSES

Cradling Telephone

Awkward postures





TENDINITIS & TENOSYNOVITIS & CAUSES

Extended Arm

Poor Alignment





NECK STRAIN & TENSION HEADACHES & CAUSES

Awkward Neck Posture




Root Causes of RSI

Poor Body Mechanics

Poor Work Habits

Inappropriate Workstation Setup




Symptoms of RSI

Pain & Discomfort.

Unusual sensations like Tingling, Burning and Numbness.

Decreased ROM / Flexibility.

Muscle weakness, loss of grip strength.




Stages of RSI

Pain and discomfort

Heaviness

Pins - needles sensation

Numbness

It even disturbs sleep

Muscle weakness




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.




What to Do ?

Seek Professional Medical help.

Meet Right Specialist for Right Solution.




Treatment Rx

Ergonomics.

Myotherapy.

Acupuncture.

Physiotherapy.




How can you prevent RSI?

Prevention is better than Cure

Proper Workstation Setup.

Postural Training.

Good Work habits.





Proper work Station:





Postural Training:

Neck Posture

Sitting Posture

Typing Posture

Use of Mouse





Good Work Habits:

Take rest breaks

Practice good body mechanics

Exercise at work – Stretch !




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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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