ARC - Work-related Rheumatic Complaints

The physical demands of work and exercise can make existing rheumatic problems worse. However, work can sometimes cause a rheumatic problem, particularly if your physical working methods suddenly change. These conditions are often known as work-related or occupational disorders. The term 'repetitive strain injury' (RSI) is less likely to be used nowadays. In sports medicine the term 'overuse injury' is used. If your particular sport or DIY activity strains the same parts of the body that you also use at work, you may be more prone to rheumatism and its symptoms.Other work and home demands can also make existing problems worse, or can add to symptoms occur ring in the workplace. These might include, in the home, such things as stress or depression. In the workplace causes of stress might include bullying and jobs in which people have little or no control over their work pattern.

The link address is: http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6049/6049.htm