Author page: Dr Jessica Fetterplace

Workstation Ergonomics – Help prevent the occurrence of injuries

Workstation Ergonomics – Help prevent the occurrence of injuries

Repetitive stress injuries (RSI’s) or occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) are musculoskeletal disorders caused due to an accumulation of very slight traumas to bone, muscle, connective tissues and nerves that eventually cause pain, numbness, loss of motion, weakness, swelling and other symptoms  The body parts most commonly involved are the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, spine, knees and ankles Although excessive and/or…