What is a wrist/hand overuse injury?

Also known as: repetitive motion injury, repetitive strain injury, RSI, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, WRMSD

Overuse injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries, can occur in the wrists and hands from performing activities that require repetitive motion or using improper technique. Pain is usually experienced in muscles, nerves, ligaments and/or tendons.

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Reviewed by: Aaron J Berger, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM