title: Take the strain out of repetitive movement. Management of tenosynovitis and upper limb disorders.
abstract: 1. Rapid repetitive movements in connection with machine-pacing can lead to the development of upper limb disorders and repetitive strain injuries. 2. The main treatment of these disorders is rest and physiotherapy. 3. Operating VDUs is not a high risk occupation, but can lead to work-related upper limb disorders. 4. Occupational health nurses have a major part to play in preventing repetitive strain injuries in industry.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Payling
mesh_terms: D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*