Terminology
There a many terms, abbreviations and acronymns used when discussing RSI. Here are a few of the ones we have come across.
| Bursa |
Small fluid-filled sacs that protect and lubricate pressure points in the body (e.g. Between bones and tendons/muscles) |
| Bursitis |
Inflammation of the ‘Bursa’ |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Compression of the median nerve which can cause pain, a feeling of cold, tingling, ‘pins and needles’ and weakness |
| CTS |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Dorsiflexion | Bending the wrist upwards – typically while using a mouse or keyboard. Resting the heel of your palm on the desk and lifting your fingers to use the mouse/keyboard causes dorsiflexion |
| RSI | Repetitive Strain Injury |
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