RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is a combination of complaints, symptoms and syndromes that occur in the upper back, neck, shoulder, elbows, forearms, wrists and/or hands.
These complaints usually occur through repetitive movements, an incorrect working position and/or through a prolonged static working position. RSI is a result of being out of balance between strain and strain ability. The new term for RSI is CANS. This means complaints of Arm, Neck and Shoulder. Doctors, physiotherapists and other professionals that treat RSI patients have decided to replace the term RSI with the term CANS.
On our website we shall continue to use the term RSI.
Progress of complaints
Until recently RSI complaints were divided into 3 phases: mild symptoms, serious complaints and persistent complaints. But it is determined that complaints not always develop this way. When you start having complaints, you will not automatically start in phase ‘mild symptoms’. And when you are in phase ‘persistent complaints’ this will not mean it cannot improve.
But, keep in mind, when your complaints are more serious it will be more difficult to eliminate your symptoms. Complaints can occur at different moments and in various degrees. The first signals are; cramps and tingling.
