INFORMATION ON REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

Repetitive motion disorders are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. Repetitive motion disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, and trigger finger. Most of these disorders involve the hands, arms, or neck and shoulder area. Other names for repetitive motion disorders include repetitive trauma disorders; repetitive strain injuries overuse syndrome, work-related disorders, and regional musculoskeletal disorders.

SYNONYMS OF REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

Other related keywords are:

1. Cumulative Trauma Disorders
2. Repetitive Stress Injuries
3. Overuse Syndrome
4. Occupational rehabilitation
5. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
6. Repetitive motion disorders
7. Low back pain

CAUSES OF REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

The various causes of Repetitive Motion Disorders are:

1. Temporary or permanent damage to the soft tissues in the body such as the muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments - and compression of nerves or tissue
2. Trauma and Crystal deposits, Friction
3. Systemic disease rheumatoid arthritis, gout.
4. It May caused by overexertion, incorrect posture, muscle fatigue, compression of nerves or tissue,
5. Also by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, or friction caused by an unnatural or awkward motion such as twisting the arm or wrist.

SYMPTOMS OF REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

Repetitive motion disorders are often shows such symptoms:
Pain
Tingling
Numbness
Visible swelling or redness of the affected area
Loss of flexibility and strength of the affected area

DIAGNOSIS OF REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

The majority of individuals with Repetitive Motion Disorders recovers completely and can avoid re-injury

1. By changing the way they perform repetitive movements, the frequency with which they perform the movements and the amount of time they rest between movements.
2. Without treatment Repetitive Motion Disorders may result in permanent injury and complete loss of function in the affected area.

TREATMENT OF REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS

Repetitive motion disorder treatment options include:

1. Taking breaks to give the affected area time to rest
2. Adopting stretching and relaxation exercises
3. Applying ice to the affected area to reduce pain and swelling
4. Using medications such as: Repetitive Motion Disorders can be disabling and career shortening, especially if ignored in the early stages.
5. Reducing or stopping the motions that causes symptoms.