Repetitive Strain
A group of injuries known as repetitive strain injuries (RSI) impact the muscles, nerves, joints, tendons, and tendon sheaths. The areas where they most frequently cause chronic or recurrent pain are the neck, shoulders, forearms, hands, wrists, elbows, and lower limbs.
Injury from "repetitive strain" is a misnomer. In contrast to other diseases, RSIs are difficult to categorise since they involve a range of underlying causes, including damage to various body regions. Such injuries are referred to by a number of names, including occupational musculoskeletal disorder, cumulative trauma disorder, repetitive motion injury, overuse injury, and repeated trauma. The many names suggest that these injuries require repetition and may also be brought on by force, quick movement, overuse, static loading, severe strain, or unpleasant limb posture.
How Does Physiotherapy Work for Repetitive Strain?
Physiotherapy begins with an assessment of your symptoms, movement, strength, physical activities, and the demands placed on the affected area. Your physiotherapist can also consider factors related to your work, sport, or daily routine that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Depending on your individual presentation, treatment may include therapeutic exercises, strengthening, mobility work, manual therapy, movement retraining, and guidance on modifying activities or positions that may place excessive strain on the affected tissues.
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Repetitive Strain
- Improve strength and mobility
- Address physical limitations affecting movement
- Build tolerance for everyday and work-related activities
- Improve movement and postural awareness
- Identify activities or positions that may be contributing to symptoms
- Develop strategies for managing physical demands
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Our Scott Road clinic welcomes patients from Guildford, Newton, Scott Road, and North Delta for personalized occupational therapy focused on their individual functional goals. Book online or call 778-590-4243.
