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Repetitive Strain Injury, often abbreviated as RSI, is called by other names such as cumulative trauma disorders (CTD), overuse syndrome or repetitive stress injury, is really injuries to the physical and neurological body or body parts by repetitive actions, tasks, or by repeated exposure to forces that are compressive or vibration in nature.
Literature describes the causes of RSI to be primarily be lifestyle or worklife without ergonomic concerns or care, e.g.
Shockingly, about 55-70% of workers in US and UK suffer from some kind of repetitive strain injury and the most common RSI problems are the
Initial examinations includes primarily clinical palpations, and if any tenderness or weakness are detected on mobility-related tests e.g. pinch or pinch strength weaknesses, with no other obvious signs of abnormalities.
The patient will present with a healthy body or body part that has pain.
From what we know theoretically and clinically experienced in ourselves and in our patients, most of the time, most of the RSI that is sustained will resolve on their own, given that the affected area is sufficiently rested when the RSI started.
I myself have intermittent trigger finger and de Quervain's tenosynovitis, which, with rest, splinting, and gentle active and passive exercises and stretches, will accelerate its healing.
But, on the other hand, it can escalate in pain experienced in terms of intensity, frequency and duration painful moments, and I've managed patients who had their repetitive strain injury for years, some chose to live with it and come to me periodically for pain relief and mobility exercises, some opt for surgical interventions.
The most commonly prescribed physiotherapy intervention for repetitive strain injury in our clinics are a clinical mix of
Sometimes we also provide ultrasound to speed up the healing process.
The computer and workstation is often blamed for the development and aggravation of repetitive strain injury in workers, especially for the back and neck, hands and wrist ones, so it makes sense for us to assess and provide ergonomic and environmental modifications and adjustments of the workstation or work site are often required.
For this, we modify the layout of the worker in relation to his or her working environment, and whenever possible, the equipment and job processes.
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Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
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It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
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Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and shorten downtime / recovery period required.
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance. Having regular deep tissue and sports massage will keep your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence.
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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
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At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
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