by Mercury Legal Online | Mar 8, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Repetitive Strain injury (RSI) is the term used for damage to the soft tissue of the body that arises from a repeated action or trauma. It is most commonly associated with certain jobs – such as use of heavy equipment or tools, but many types of workers can be...
by Mercury Legal Online | Feb 29, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Due to the broad range of repetitive strain injuries, it is difficult to identify any particular treatment, however there are often specific treatments available for recognised RSI injuries; these can involve self-help treatments, physiotherapy, steroid injections or...
by Mercury Legal Online | Feb 22, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and other associated trauma orders are umbrella terms to cover several conditions that can be put down to repetitive tasks, vibrations, compression, forceful exertions and spending time in awkward positions. There are several names for...
by Mercury Legal Online | Feb 15, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, News, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a term used to describe pain in muscles, tendons and nerves caused by overuse or prolonged periods of repetitive movement. It is sometimes called work-related upper limb disorder, or non-specific upper limb pain. It usually affects...
by Mercury Legal Online | Feb 1, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
A Musculoskeletal Disorder, also referred to as an MSD, is a term used to describe a range of strain, sprain and overuse issues affecting peoples’ muscles, joints and nerves. Areas particularly at risk include the back, neck, shoulders and upper limbs. Problems can...
by Mercury Legal Online | Jan 18, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
You’d be forgiven for thinking that sitting at a computer for your work is an unlikely way in which to develop a repetitive strain injury, but you might be surprised to know that as work has moved more toward computer use, instances of RSI are becoming more frequent....
