Work related upper limb disorder (WRULD)
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) may be diagnosed when symptoms develop after a repetitive task and fade when the task is stopped.
Your GPwill examine the area where you have pain and ask about your symptoms and medical history.
If your symptoms suggest you have swollen and inflamed tissue, you may have an underlying medical condition, such as:
If your symptoms don't immediately suggest one of the above conditions, you may be referred for further tests.
For example, you may be given an X-ray to test for osteoarthritis , or blood tests to rule out inflammatory joint diseases.
If no other condition is found after having tests, you may be diagnosed with "non-specific upper limb pain syndrome".
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse.
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) may be diagnosed when symptoms develop after a repetitive task and fade when the task is stopped.
Treatment for repetitive strain injury (RSI) depends on your symptoms and can include exercise, medication or physiotherapy.