Occupational Overuse Syndrome

Follow the links below to find information about occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) or repetitive strain injury (RSI).

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Shoulder impingement syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Shoulder impingement syndrome is caused by pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and roof of the shoulder.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Golfer's elbow - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Golfer's elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Workplace safety - overuse injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is a type of injury common to fingers, hands, wrists and elbows. OOS is also known as repetitive strain injury or RSI. It is caused by repetitive movements or awkward postures. Changes to workplace design and practices can alleviate or prevent the condition.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Corticosteroid injection for de Quervain's tenosynovitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Corticosteroid injections for de Quervain's tenosynovitis....
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Video games
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting to the point where a gamer can become immersed in a multimedia-enabled 'virtual reality'.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Video games
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting, and the technology has advanced to the point where a gamer can become immersed.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Computer-related injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Working at a computer can cause back, neck and shoulder pains, eyestrain and overuse injuries of the hands and wrists. The risks can be reduced or eliminated with proper workstation design, improved posture and good working habits.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of repetitive strain injury by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Office ergonomics: workstation comfort and safety - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Computer users often develop aches and pains. Avoid discomfort by setting up your workstation according to ergonomic principles.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In the USA, cumulative trauma disorders account for between 56 and 65% of all occupational injuries. Overall, the estimated prevalence of these injuries is approximately 30% and the incidence is rapidly increasing. Conservative interventions such as phy...
Date:   Sep 2005
Title:   Biopsychosocial rehabilitation for upper limb repetitive strain injuries in working age adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Biopsychosocial rehabilitation means a programme of rehabilitation which includes attention to medical, psychological and social issues. Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a term used to describe upper limb disorders apparently associated with overuse in...
Date:   May 2000
Title:   How safe is your workplace?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   How employees can protect their health at work.
Date:   May 1998
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