This document discusses repetitive strain injury (RSI), a type of occupational overuse syndrome that affects computer users. It notes that RSI is common, with over 700,000 cases per year in the US alone. The root causes are identified as poor body mechanics, work habits, and inappropriate workstation setup. Proper ergonomics, postural training, work habits, and exercises can help prevent RSI.

1. Dr. Venkata Ramana Rao B.P.T., P.G Dip.(Acu), C.I.E (Sweden) R S I Specialist (Myotherapist & Ergonomist) Stop pain, before I T stops you K E E P S E M P L O Y E E S H E A L T H Y & P R O D U C T I V E Health Care R S I

2. Why This Subject ?

3. How many of you heard about R S I ?

4. Why you should be aware of R S I ?

5. C o m p u t e r U s e r s a r e P r o n e t o d e v e l o p R S I

6. R e p e t i t i v e S t r a i n I n j u r i e s

7. O t h e r N a m e s for R S I Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WHO) Occupational Overused Syndrome (NZ) Cumulative Trauma Disorder (USA) Computer Related Injury (CRI)

8. R S I F a c t s & F i g u r e s OSHA estimate over 700,000 RSI’s occur every year 15-25% of computer users throughout the world may have estimated R S I (Source - BBC) 3 out of 5 office workers in Sweden have symptoms of R S I Every day 6 people in UK leave their jobs due to an R S I (Source - TUC)

9. D i d y o u k n o w ? 75% of Indian Computer Users report pain/numbness Over 30 young Indian IT/ITES Professionals have lost their jobs because of advanced R S I 55% of Indian Computer Users got injured within a year of starting their first job

10. W h y & H o w ?

11. Repetition of job tasks Too much Stress Muscles Tendons Nerves Other soft Tissues O n Causes Leads to R S I

12. T y p e s & C a u s e s of R S I

13. C a r p a l T u n n e l S y n d r o m e

14. C a u s e s.. Wrist Posture

15. Contact Stress

16. B a c k P r o b l e m s

17. C a u s e s.. Poor Strength Poor Postures Poor Body Mechanics

18. T h o r a c i c O u t l e t S y n d r o m e

19. C a u s e s.. Cradling Telephone Awkward postures

20. T e n d i n i t i s & T e n o s y n o v i t i s

21. C a u s e s.. Extended Arm

22. Poor Alignment

24. N e c k Strain & Tension H e a d a c h e s

25. C a u s e s.. Neck Posture

26. R o o t C a u s e s of R S I Poor body mechanics Poor Work habits Inappropriate Workstation Setup

27. S y m p t o m s of R S I Pain & Discomfort Unusual sensations like Tingling, Burning, and Numbness. Decreased ROM / Flexibility Muscle weakness, loss of grip strength

28. S t a g e s of R S I

29. S t a g e 1 S t a g e 2 S t a g e 3

30. S t a g e 3 Pain and discomfort Heaviness Pins - needles sensation Numbness It even disturbs sleep Muscle weakness

31. W h a t n o t t o D o Ignore or deny you have a problem Take pain killers Cures the symptoms not the problem Long term effects Join a gym or start weight training Undergo vigorous oil massages Take a vacation hoping the pain will go away with rest

32. W h a t t o D o Seek Professional Medical help Meet Right Specialist for Right Solution

33. T r e a t m e n t

34. Ergonomics Myotherapy Physiotherapy Acupuncture R X

35. Prevention is better than Cure

36. How can you Prevent R S I ?

37. Proper Workstation Setup Postural Training Good Work habits

38. Workstation

39. Workstation

40. P o s t u r a l T r a i n i n g Neck Posture Sitting Posture Typing Posture Use of Mouse Ideal

41. W o r k H a b i t s Take rest breaks Practice good body mechanics Exercise at work – Stretch !

42. S t r e t c h e s

43. Strengthening Exercises

44. R S I may be worse than you think P r e v e n t it before it causes permanent D a m a g e

45. T h a n k Y o u R S I Health Care www.rsihealthcare.org

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