What Causes Work Related Upper Limb Disorders?
RSI or work related upper limb disorders are caused by any activity that is undertaken for a long time or an activity that is repeated on a very frequent basis. Many conditions that are seen today arise directly from computer use and more often than not can be attributed to incorrect computer usage. The main cause of upper limb disorders from computer use is simply incorrect posture often the result of workstations not being conducive to sitting correctly. When sitting in a hunched position, strain is placed on certain areas of the upper body, particularly the arms and shoulders. This strain can eventually take its toll in the form of aches, pains or cramps in the upper limbs. Sometimes the upper limb disorder can be a recognised condition such as tendonitis, but in many cases the pain is transitory in the sense that it moves around and there is no obvious swelling or inflammation. Although many people can get help for work related upper limb disorders, it is far better to adopt a stan
