RSI Hazards
Performing Arts
Though RSI is commonly perceived to be a recent phenomenon, it is certainly not confined to computer users. In fact most industrial and manufacturing activities throughout the ages, which have involved any form of repetitive movement, have had their own overuse syndromes. Soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons and nerves in the hand, arms, neck and shoulders are known by a variety of names. Tenosynovitis, for example, is a recognised industrial injury for occupations involving frequent or repeated movements of the hand or wrist.
A whole range of popular terms exist to describe musculoskeletal problems associated with particular occupations or tasks; writer's cramp, housemaid's knee, gamekeeper's thumb, tennis elbow and, more recently, pizza-cutter's wrist and Nintendonitis.
Performers may face the following risk factors which can contribute to the development of RSI; repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, particularly if there is poor posture, and insufficient rest breaks between practice sessions or performances.
Musicians and injuries by Paul Marxhausen (External link)
The British Performing Arts Medicine Trust (BPAMT) offers help and medical advice to actors, dancers, singers and musicians. (External link)
RSI Hazards
Risk Factors
Primary Factors
Secondary Factors
Those at Risk
Computer DSE User
Checkout Cashier
Construction Insustry
Performing Arts
Prodution Line
Clothes Manufacturer
Laboratory Technician
Computer Games Console
Text Messaging
Musician
Hairdresser
RSI in Pregnancy
RSI in Children
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