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Repetitive movements during the performance of an activity can cause serious injuries over time.
Repetitive strain injuries or RSI are those that occur, as the name suggests, as a consequence of movements or postures that are repeated constantly during the performance of a function.
Repetitive strain injuries can affect:
Generally the neck, shoulders, knees and hands or wrists causing the following conditions:
Tendinitis:
It is the inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscle to the bone; it causes pain when moving the extremity, sensitivity in the affected area and swelling.
Although age has a great influence on this condition, it is a frequent injury in people whose jobs require the adoption of uncomfortable positions, exposure to frequent vibrations, the extension of the extremities beyond their capacity, physical effort and of course repetitive movements.
Bursitis:
It is the inflammation of the synovial bursae that provide cushioning to the bones, tendons and muscles around the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and redness.
Just as in tendinitis and other repetitive strain injuries, age plays an important role in this injury due to the natural wear and tear of the joints, but it is also common in people who perform tasks that require pressure on the synovial bursae by spending long periods of time on their knees, with elbows resting, in the same position or performing movements in a repetitive manner.
The areas most affected by this injury are generally the shoulders, elbows and hips, but it can also occur in the knees and feet.
Epicondylitis:
This injury is commonly known as "Tennis elbow" but it is not unique to sports; it consists of the inflammation of the tendons that connect the forearm muscles with the outer part of the elbow and occurs generally due to overuse, muscle overload and repetition of movements, causing acute pain even during sleep.
Carpal tunnel syndrome:
It is a condition of the wrist nerve that provides sensitivity and movement capability to some parts of the hand; it causes numbness, weakness, tingling and in some cases muscle damage.
This injury can be caused by the repetition of hand and wrist movements, or the use of manual tools that generate constant vibration.
All these repetitive strain injuries are common in people who work as gardeners, cashiers, drivers, delivery workers, butchers, packers, cleaning workers, janitors, construction workers and waiters among others and their diagnosis should be made through a physical examination that considers the tasks performed by the worker.At Conexión Legal we offer free advice for cases of workers' compensation; contact us through this channel via the WhatsApp icon or by scheduling your consultation and explore alternative solutions for your case.If you present any of the mentioned symptoms or others related to repetitive strain injuries, call us and our work injury lawyers, will provide all their experience to obtain the benefits that allow you to treat the injury such as medical care, medications, treatments, surgeries, financial compensation and paid sick days among others.
If you are an undocumented worker, you can also request this compensation; failing to address these injuries in a timely manner increases the risk of suffering more serious conditions that require greater intervention for treatment.
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