Lesson Three - Musculoskeletal
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Repetitive Motion
What is it?
Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cysts, tenosynovitis, trigger finger, along with other disorders, all fall under the umbrella of repetitive motion disorders (RMDs). RMDs most commonly occur in the hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. Other places RMDs might occur in the body are the neck, back, hips, knees, feet, legs, and ankles.
RMDs are soft tissue conditions characterized by inflammation and compression of nerves and tissues.
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A person with a repetitive motion disorder might experience any combination of the following:
- pain
- tingling
- numbness
- visible swelling
- redness of the affected area
- loss of flexibility
- loss of strength
- difficulty performing easy tasks
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Those who perform repetitive tasks without using proper ergonomics are most likely to get a repetitive motion disorder. Tasks that are repetitive include, but are not limited to:
They can also be caused by:
- assembly line work
- meatpacking
- sewing
- playing musical instruments
- computer work
- carpentry
- gardening
- tennis
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They can also be caused by:
- participating in a new activity without the proper conditioning
- doing intense exercise
- not varying your activity or exercise routine
- playing sports
- doing too much without proper conditioning
- not using the proper form for the activity
- not using proper equipment, such as wearing poorly fitted shoes
- doing too much of an activity
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