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Help My Hurt

April 14th, 2008

Ergonomic week continues: What is an RSI?

We hear about repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), but what exactly are they?
An RSI isn’t one specific injury, but it’s the name given a group of injuries caused by doing the same motion over and over again. RSIs aren’t new but they are becoming more prevalent now because of the types of work we do.
For example, […]

By Marijke Durning, RN -- 0 comments

April 13th, 2008

Ergonomics: crafts and hobbies

Do you have a passion? A hobby or sport that you just love to do? Whether you golf or knit, play tennis or quilt, a hobby can cause repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) just as different types of work can.
In fact, some may put you at a higher risk of developing a muscle, tendon, or ligament […]

By Marijke Durning, RN -- 0 comments