RSI

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AbilityNet - Keyboard and Mouse Alternatives submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 19:10

A fact sheet with a fairly comprehensive array of alternative products for keyboard and mouse users.

Aching arms in Small Businesses submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:35

This leaflet is designed to help employers in small businesses to understand RSI. It contains information on good practice which is not compulsary but may be found helpful in considering what to do.

Recovery from RSI submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-03-03 16:16

Summary of recovery steps from an RSI from the RSI Association

repetitive strain injuries submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-04-14 16:29

Physiotherapists useful introduction to RSIs

RSI and employment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-03-03 16:18

Factsheet from the RSIAssociation on career changes for people with RSIs

SAHW - Back Pain & Repetitive Strain Injury submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 13:37

This pages looks at RSI (now often referred to as Upper Limb Disorder) and back pain. There is an overview of some of the causes and also the legislation surrounding the issue.

Unison - Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 17:16

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.

Unison - RSI Leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 17:20

Excellent basic leaflet covering a range of Repetitive Strain Injuries and their prevention.

Unison - Tenosynovitis Leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 17:21

Good, basic information on tenosynovitis.