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Dr. Venkata Ramana Rao B.P.T., P.G Dip.(Acu), C.I.E (Sweden)R S I Specialist (Myotherapist & Ergonomist)Stop pain, before I T stops youK E E P S E M P L O Y E E S H E A L T H Y & P R O D U C T I V EHealth CareR S I
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Why This Subject
?
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How many of you heard about
R S I ?
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Why you should be aware of
R S I ?
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C o m p u t e r U s e r s a r e
P r o n e t o d e v e l o p
R S I
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R e p e t i t i v e
S t r a i n
I n j u r i e s
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O t h e r N a m e s for R S I
Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WHO)
Occupational Overused Syndrome (NZ)
Cumulative Trauma Disorder (USA)
Computer Related Injury (CRI)
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R S I F a c t s & F i g u r e s
OSHA estimate over 700,000 RSIs occur every year
15-25% of computer users throughout the world may have estimated R S I (Source - BBC)
3 out of 5 office workers in Sweden have symptoms of R S I
Every day 6 people in UK leave their jobs due to an R S I (Source - TUC)
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D i d y o u k n o w ?
75% of Indian Computer Users report pain/numbness
Over 30 young Indian IT/ITES Professionals have lost their jobs because of advanced R S I
55% of Indian Computer Users got injured within a year of starting their first job
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W h y & H o w?
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Repetition of job tasksToo much StressMuscles TendonsNerves Other soft Tissues O nCauses Leads toR S I
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T y p e s & C a u s e s of
R S I
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C a r p a l T u n n e l S y n d r o m e
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C a u s e s..Wrist Posture
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Contact Stress
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B a c k P r o b l e m s
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C a u s e s..
Poor Strength
Poor Postures
Poor Body Mechanics
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T h o r a c i c O u t l e t S y n d r o m e
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C a u s e s..
Cradling Telephone
Awkward postures
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T e n d i n i t i s & T e n o s y n o v i t i s
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C a u s e s..Extended Arm
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Poor Alignment
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N e c k Strain & Tension H e a d a c h e s
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C a u s e s..Neck Posture
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R o o t C a u s e s of R S I Poor body mechanics
Poor Work habits
Inappropriate Workstation Setup
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S y m p t o m s of R S I
Pain & Discomfort
Unusual sensations like Tingling, Burning, and Numbness. Decreased ROM / Flexibility
Muscle weakness, loss of grip strength
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S t a g e s of R S I
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S t a g e 1
S t a g e 2
S t a g e 3
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S t a g e 3 Pain and discomfort
Heaviness
Pins - needles sensation
Numbness
It even disturbs sleep
Muscle weakness
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W h a t n o t t o D o Ignore or deny you have a problem
Take pain killers Cures the symptoms not the problem Long term effects
Join a gym or start weight training
Undergo vigorous oil massages
Take a vacation hoping the pain will go away with rest
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W h a t t o D o
Seek Professional Medical help
Meet Right Specialist for Right Solution
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T r e a t m e n t
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Ergonomics
Myotherapy
Physiotherapy
AcupunctureRX
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Prevention
is better
than Cure
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How can you Prevent
R S I ?
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Proper Workstation Setup
Postural Training
Good Work habits
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Workstation
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Workstation
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P o s t u r a l T r a i n i n g
Neck Posture
Sitting Posture
Typing Posture
Use of MouseIdeal
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W o r k H a b i t s
Take rest breaks
Practice good body mechanics
Exercise at work Stretch !
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S t r e t c h e s
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Strengthening Exercises
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R S I may be worse than you think
P r e v e n t it before it causes permanent D a m a g e
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T h a n k Y o uR S I Health Carewww.rsihealthcare.orgBP