Unison - Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

RSI covers a wide range of injuries to muscles, tendons and nerves. Usually hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders are affected. However knees and feet can also suffer, especially if a job involves a lot of kneeling or operating foot pedals on equipment. RSI is caused, or made worse, by work demanding awkward or repeated movements, especially if there is a need to apply pressure has well. If these movements are repeated frequently then the hands and wrists may start to feel painful or numb.

The link address is: http://www.unison.org.uk/safetyvoluntary/rsi.asp