Introduction
Introduction to RSI
The most common RSI conditions
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Complementary therapies
Fitness techniques
Prevention

THE MOST COMMON RSI CONDITIONS INCLUDE:

  • Bursitis - inflammation and swelling of the fluid-filled sac near a joint at the knee, elbow or shoulder.

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome - pressure on the median nerve passing through the wrist.

  • Dupuytren's contracture - a thickening of deep tissue which passes from the palm of the hand into the fingers.

  • Epicondylitis - inflammation of an area where bone and tendon join - for example, tennis elbow.

  • Ganglion - a cyst in a tendon sheath, usually occurring on the wrist.

  • Rotator cuff syndrome - inflammation of muscles and tendons in the shoulder.

  • Tendinitis - inflammation of a tendon.

  • Tenosynovitis - inflammation of the inner lining of the tendon sheath that houses the tendons that control the fingers and thumbs.

  • Trigger finger - inflammation of the tendon sheaths of fingers or thumb accompanied by swelling of the tendon.

  • Diffuse RSI - nerve damage



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