Stop pain, before I T stops you

R S I
Health Care
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

Dr. Venkata Ramana Rao

B.P.T., P.G Dip.(Acu), C.I.E (Sweden)

R S I Specialist
(Myotherapist & Ergonomist)

Why This Subject

How many of you heard about

RSI?

Why you should be aware of

RSI?

Computer Users are

Prone to develop

RSI

Repetitive Strain Injuries

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)

RSI Facts & Figures

OSHA estimate over 700,000 RSIs 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)

Did you know?

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

Why

&

How

Repetition of job tasks

Causes

Too much Stress

On

Muscles

Tendons

Nerves

Other soft Tissues

Leads to

RSI

Types

&

Causes

of

RSI

Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome

C a u s e s..

Wrist Posture

Contact Stress

Back Problems

C a u s e s..

Poor Strength
Poor Postures Poor Body Mechanics

Thoracic Outlet
Syndrome

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

Tendinitis & Tenosynovitis

C a u s e s..

Extended Arm

Poor Alignment

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

C a u s e s..

Neck Posture

R o o t C a u s e s of R S I

Poor body mechanics Poor Work habits Inappropriate Workstation Setup

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

S t a g e s of R S I

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Stage 3

Pain and discomfort Heaviness

Pins - needles sensation

Numbness

It even disturbs sleep

Muscle weakness

What not to Do

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

What to Do
Seek Professional Medical help Meet Right Specialist for Right Solution

Treatment

RX

Ergonomics Myotherapy Physiotherapy Acupuncture

Prevention is better than Cure

How can you Prevent

RSI?

Proper Workstation Setup Postural Training Good Work habits

Workstation

Workstation

Postural Training

Neck Posture Sitting Posture Typing Posture Use of Mouse

Ideal

Work Habits

Take rest breaks Practice good body mechanics

Exercise at work Stretch !

Stretches

Strengthening Exercises

R S I
may be worse than you think Prevent it before it causes permanent Damage

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