Repetitive Strain Injuries occur indiscriminately within the general population. They can affect any age group, any occupation, or either gender. There have been risk factors identified, and the reduction of exposure to these factors may be key in reducing the incidence of RSIs. The underlying risks are simply pooor posture, poor technique and overuse. The condition can be aggrevated by:
While it appears that certain occupations (such as secretarial work) are more susceptible, certain personality types can also be at a higher risk (Pascarelli, 1994). People who are too shy to request better working conditions bear the brunt of pain, as do those who are work-obsessed and ignorant of long-term effects of their dedication.
1. Pascarelli, E (1994) Repetitive Strain Injury: a computer user's guide. J Wiley, New York.
