by Administrator
26. May 2010 00:17
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 |