How to prevent repetitive strain injury

How to prevent RSI

1. maintaining good posture at work – see how to sit at a desk correctly.
2. taking regular breaks from long or repetitive tasks – it's better to take smaller, more frequent breaks than one long lunch break.
3. trying breathing exercises if you're stressed.

1. How can you prevent strain injury?
2. What can workers do to prevent RSI?
3. How can I prevent RSI in my fingers?
4. Which of the following is a way to reduce risk of injury from repetitive movements?

How can you prevent strain injury?

10 ways to prevent repetitive strain injury

1. Avoid prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal.
2. Adjust your workstation properly. ...
3. Sit up straight. ...
4. Practice proper technique. ...
5. Pace yourself. ...
6. Get plenty of regular, vigorous exercise.
7. Do appropriate upper-body strengthening exercises.

What can workers do to prevent RSI?

Tips for preventing RSI

1. Adjust your work station to promote good posture and comfort.
2. Sit in a chair that gives you support for your lower back and keep your feet flat on the floor or on a foot rest. ...
3. Avoid sitting cross-legged.
4. If possible, spend some of your computer time at a standing desk.

How can I prevent RSI in my fingers?

Preventing RSI

1. Take regular breaks from the repetitive motions to allow your limbs to rest.
2. Perform exercises to stretch the limbs and break the repetitiveness.
3. Exercise a balanced and healthy diet to build a resilient body.
4. Avoid smoking, this reduces blood flow and means muscles take longer to recover.

Which of the following is a way to reduce risk of injury from repetitive movements?

Take regular breaks: By far the easiest and most effective way to prevent repetitive motion injuries is to make sure to take frequent breaks. The more time you take to rest from performing a repetitive motion, the more time your body will have to repair itself.