title: Repetitive strain injuries.
abstract: The semimechanized and repetitive nature of industry, the greater use of keyboards, and the need to boost production during an economic recession have led to a huge increase in repetitive strain injuries. The types of injury, their diagnosis and their treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001315:Australia; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D011187:Posture; D012737:Sex Factors; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy; D014937:Work; D014942:Workers' Compensation