Preventing Repetitive Strain/Stress Injuries

If reaching, grabbing, clenching, twisting or bending causes pain, you may have a repetitive strain injury.

According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, RSI – also known as repetitive stress injury – is a general term encompassing injuries that affect tendons, muscles, nerves and soft tissues. These types of injuries cause continual and recurring pain – most often in the neck, shoulders, hands, wrists and lower limbs. Click here to learn more about preventing injuries.

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