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Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) -

What is Repetitive Strain Injury?

• Tendons
• Nerves
• Muscles
• Other soft body tissues.

Anyone can suffer from RSI and an epidemic of injuries to the hands, arms and shoulders has arisen due to the continue rise in the use of computers with their light touch keyboards that allow fast typing. Pointing devices such as mice and trackballs can also cause RSI.

What are the Symptoms?

• Tightness
• Discomfort
• Stiffness
• Soreness or burning in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, or elbows
• Tingling, coldness, or numbness in the hands
• Clumsiness or loss of strength and coordination in the hands
• Pain that wakes you up at night
• Feeling a need to massage your hands, wrists, and arms
• Pain in the upper back, shoulders, or neck associated with using the computer.

How Do I Prevent It?

• Correct typing techniques and posture
• The right equipment setup
• Good work habits - these are much more important for prevention than ergonomic gadgets like split keyboards or palm rests.
• make sure your workstation is correct for you take time to make adjustments which suit you.