Lesson One - Risk Factors

Repetitive motion is doing the same motion over and over without giving your joints, muscles, and other tissues a chance to recover. For example, a gaming marathon without a break. The more frequent the participation in the activity, the higher the chance of a repetitive motion, and the higher the chance of injury and a chronic condition developing.

Things that can be done to prevent injuries from overuse include:

• using proper form for an activity
• building up to how much time is being spent on an activity
• varying your exercise and activity routine
• using proper equipment, including shoes
• taking regular breaks
• stretching regularly