Repetitive Strain Injury

RSI occurs in many industries, especially those where rapid twisting and gripping movements of the hand are common eg: assembly line work, conveyor sorting, packing, trussing of poultry and trimming of vegetables.

Common conditions include Tenosynovitis, De Quervainis Syndrome, Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow) and Trigger Finger. Symptoms include pain and tenderness to the wrist, tingling and/or numbness to the fingers, and discomfort to the elbow. Rest and physiotherapy are advised or in more severe cases steroid injections and surgery.

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