Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury, also known as RSI, is damage to tendons, nerves and other soft body tissued.  It may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, pressing against hard surfaces, or sustained or awkward positions.  If you suffer from RSI that has been caused by the repetitive nature of your work, you may be able to claim compensation. My Accident Solicitor can help you with the personal injury claim advice you need, and to pursue any Repetitive Strain Injury compensation claim.

What is Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive strain injury can affect sufferers in different ways, but at its worst RSI can be a debilitating condition that can have a devastating effect on both work and family life.

Repetitive strain injury, or RSI, is used as a blanket term to describe many different conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and tenosynovitis. Symptoms of a repetitive strain injury typically appear within six months and include:

• Discomfort when carrying out a particular task, which disappears when you stop
• Loss of strength and coordination in the hands
• Short bursts of excruciating pain in the arm, back, shoulders, wrists, hands, or thumbs (typically diffuse - i.e. spread over many areas)
• The pain is worse with activity
• Weakness, lack of endurance
  
  

Causes of Repetitive Strain Injury

RSI can be caused by the following activities:

• Reading books while looking down
• Working in front of computers
• Cradling one's phone between neck and shoulder
• Excessive awkward use of the hands, wrists, back, neck, etc
• Not taking enough work breaks

While repetitive strain injury is most commonly associated with those who work on a computer, workers of factory assembly lines, musicians and dressmakers can also suffer from this condition.

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