Jul 10, 2021

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What are Repetitive Strain Injuries?

Repetitive strain injuries occur when a particular muscle group, bones or ligaments is overused and strained. These injuries generally affect the muscles, tendons, arteries, veins and the nerves in the upper extremities. Nearly 60% of workplace injuries are attributed to RSI. Due to these injuries, there is a significant negative impact on your productivity on both an individual and professional level.

Causes of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)

Usually, RSI take place in the elbows, fingers and wrists due to these body parts being involved in repetitive motion at the workplace. The joints in these parts experience a lot of stress due to constant use for performing tasks like typing on the keyboard, using the mouse etc.

Types of RSI

The most common type of RSI includes the following:

• Tennis elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Golfer’s elbow
• iPhone hand

Symptoms of RSI

RSI results from the strain on the soft tissues, which cause their compression or entrapment due to inflammation. The commonly experienced symptoms of repetitive strain injuries are the following:

• Tingling sensations
• Pain
• Stiff and itchy joints
• Recurring numbness

If you leave these symptoms untreated, they may lead to serious conditions like:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Ganglionic cysts
• Tenosynovitis
• Tendonitis

How Monarch’s Physiotherapy in Calgary Can Help You?

At Monarch’s Physiotherapy Clinics, we have a team of professional physiotherapists who have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of handling repetitive strain injuries. They understand that prevention is better than cure and this cannot be emphasized enough in the case of repetitive strain injuries.

A basic component of an effective physiotherapy treatment plan is the identification and then changing or removing the situation or posture that is contributing to the development of the pain and discomfort. Our proficient physiotherapists help you in mamonarch the right transformations in your habits at the workplace to aid you in improving your symptoms. . Small changes in your wormonarch habits can have a big impact on relieving pain.

Our experts advise you on how to make modifications to your workplace. We also provide assistance in improving your posture and wormonarch habits. A custom physiotherapy rehabilitation plan includes strength building as well as stretching exercises integrated with other physiotherapy techniques.

If you are experiencing pain hindering your daily work routine due to RSI, give us a call to book your appointment now!