RSI

Prevention and Treatment of Repetitive Stress Injuries

Prevention of RSIs

• Good Posture – Sit up straight and all the way back in your chair with your shoulders relaxed. Your feet should be flat on the floor with ankles, knees and hips bent at 90 degrees. If your feet do not reach the floor, use a footrest. Do not lean forward to read your monitor, pull it closer to you if necessary.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

How do RSIs Occur?

• Tendons do not stretch or contract on their own. They elongate in response to muscle contraction with results in movement of extremities.

• Holding static postures or continuous motion without frequent breaks forces the tendons to remain in the elongated state.