title: Repetitive strain injury: causes, treatment and prevention.
abstract: Repetitive strain injury (RSI) has become increasingly prevalent with the growth of computer-based and automated occupations. While environmental factors such as work stations and repetitive tasks are primary causes, a number of secondary causes can increase a person's risk of RSI. Various treatments provide relief but the rate of recovery varies widely. Prevention involves adopting a range of measures that will also promote recovery in those with RSI.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shuttleworth
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology