Rsi from typing

A repetitive strain injury (RSI), sometimes referred to as repetitive stress injury, is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions. RSIs are common and may be caused by many different types of activities, including: using a computer mouse. typing.

1. Can you get RSI from typing?
2. How do you avoid RSI when typing?
3. What are the five symptoms of RSI?
4. How do you treat RSI typing?

Can you get RSI from typing?

The muscles and tendons involved in typing are impressively numerous within the complex structures of our wrists, hands, and arms. However, the sustained movement required for long periods of typing without much of a break can absolutely cause a repetitive stress injury.

How do you avoid RSI when typing?

To prevent RSI, keep wrists straight and flat when typing. Sit with thighs level, feet flat on floor (or on footrest), sit up straight, shoulders relaxed, upper arms at sides, not splayed out, forearms horizontal or tilted slightly downwards, so knees and elbows are at a right angle.

What are the five symptoms of RSI?

Symptoms of RSI or an overuse injury can be any of the following:

• It is burning, aching or shooting pain.
• Tremors, clumsiness and numbness.
• Fatigue or a lack of strength.
• Weakness in the hands or forearms. ...
• Difficulty with everyday activities, e.g. opening doors, chopping vegetables, turning on a tap.

How do you treat RSI typing?

Treatment options

1. medication – including paracetamol, short-term use of anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen, or pain receptor-blocking medications, such as some forms of antidepressants, if you're getting severe symptoms or interrupted sleep.
2. cold packs, elastic supports or a splint.