title: [RSI--repetitive strain injury. A questionable and harmful concept].
abstract: The hypothesis that repetitive movements and postures cause musculoskeletal injury is not supported by scientific data. The sensory and pain symptoms are better explained as of psychological and psychosocial nature, such as job dissatisfaction or disajustment, with financial gains objectives. The repetitive strain injury concept is iatrogenic and costly to society, and must be abandoned.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Neurologia e Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brasil.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
mesh_terms: D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans