Occupational Overuse Syndrome

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

Created January 2008

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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:   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:   Jan 2008
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:   Jan 2008
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:   Oct 2007
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. It is caused by repetitive movements or awkward postures. OOS is also known as repetitive strain injury or RSI. Changes to workplace design and practices can alleviate or prevent the condition.
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Office ergonomics: workstation comfort and safety
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:   Golfer's elbow
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Golfer`s elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Shoulder impingement syndrome
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Shoulder impingement syndrome is pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and the roof of the shoulder.
Date:   Sep 2006
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:   Apr 2006
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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