Repetitive Stress Injury: Symptoms & Signs (RSI, Repetitive Stress Syndrome)

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Repetitive Stress Injury

Alternate Names : RSI, Repetitive Stress Syndrome

Repetitive Stress Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Symptoms of repetitive stress injury may occur anywhere in the shoulders or arms. Usually they first occur during the repetitive movement. These first symptoms may include tired muscles, aches, and pain.

Later, if repetitive movement continues, the symptoms worsen and may include:

muscles aches

muscle fatigue, during activity and at rest

tingling sensation in the affected area

pain radiating up the arm

difficulty sleeping

numbness in the affected area, especially the fingers

disability because of chronic pain or weakness

frustration and depression due to pain

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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