Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Physiotherapy

RSI (short for repetitive strain injury) is the name given to pain caused by repetitive movement of a specific body part.

These are the areas where RSI most commonly occurs:

• Shoulders
• Elbows (especially common in golfers and tennis players)
• Hips
• Knees
• Achilles tendons
• Wrists, hands and fingers

The most common symptom of RSI is aches and pains in the affected area. These usually go away on their own once you've rested the strained body part, but if you're having problems with chronic RSI — perhaps because your job or hobby consistently overtaxes a particular part of your body — physiotherapy may help.

Overuse injuries are injuries caused by repetitive movements, bad posture or biomechanical issues, resulting in inflammation of the soft tissues. This can occur in any tendon or muscle.

Like RSI, overuse injuries often heal on their own if you rest the affected area. But if you experience pain in a joint or muscle for more than a few weeks, it may be a good idea to seek physiotherapy. Early intervention will prevent the condition from becoming chronic, meaning you'll require fewer treatment sessions in the long run.

Here at David Bolwell Physiotherapy Services, we have helped countless patients to deal with chronic RSI. If you visit one of our clinics, our experienced physiotherapists will provide advice regarding posture and ergonomics to address the cause of your repetitive strain or overuse injury. We will then use specific treatment techniques to resolve the symptoms.

Contact us today to book an appointment at your nearest David Bolwell Physiotherapy clinic.