Treatment & Managing RSI
General lifestyle
The range of treatments for repetitive strain injury is quite diverse and growing all the time. However, prevention being better than cure, the chances of continued good health are greatest when steps are taken to minimise the risk of injuries developing.
Many conditions appear to be cumulative rather than sudden and prevention includes understanding the lifestyle factors which are implicated in RSI. These include general stress and poor overall health and posture.
Repetitive work every day may mean employees need to take extra care of themselves in their free time. Domestic or leisure time activities which increase the strain on joints and muscles should be avoided. A common sense lifestyle would include; healthy eating with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, drinking two litres of water a day, regular exercise and keeping alcohol within reasonable limits. Smoking also restricts the circulation and so is a further risk factor.
Body management or postural retraining technique may help. Examples include Alexander Technique, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. The skills required take time to develop but the investment often pays off in terms of increased flexibility, resilience and relaxation.
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Treatment & Managing RSI
Treatment
Overview
Conventional Therapies
Physiotherapy
Medication
Imobilisation
Clinical Hypnosis
Steroid/Cortisone Injections
Osteopathy
Massage
Chiropractic
Surgery
Complimentary Therapies
Alexander Technique
Pilates
Yoga
Tai Chi
Bowen Technique
Feldenkrais
Shiatsu
Acupuncture
Magnet Therapy
Managing RSI
Recovery
Most People get over RSI
5 Steps to Recovery
General Lifestyle
Returning to Work
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Access to Work
Avoiding Recurrence
Careers
Changing Career/Retraining
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