Repetitive Strain Injury A PROGRAMMERS WORST ENEMY Overview

Repetitive Strain Injury A PROGRAMMER’S WORST ENEMY

Overview - Repetitive Strain Injury (R. S. I. ) - Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems - Repetitive tasks, over exertion, vibrations, awkward positions, etc.

History - De Morbis Artificum Diatriba (1700 A. D. ) - Bernardino Ramazzini, Father of Occupational Medicene - James Paget, Carpal Tunnel (1854 A. D. )

Causes - Sitting and bad posture - Spinal Tearing - Constant and repetitive movement - Mental strongholds - Cold temperatures - Prolonged work periods, sans break - Fatigue

Symptoms/Effects - Tender joints - Pain in affected areas - Pulsating sensation - Tingling - Loss of sensation/strength

Types of R. S. I. - Type one and type two (Diffuse R. S. I. ) - First type is categorized by specific symptoms - Type two is categorized by non-specific symptoms - X-rays and blood tests (T-two) - Extreme sensitivity

Work Pressure - Employers put stress on employees to work - Deadlines require too much from employees - All work and no breaks - Kentucky requires 30 min. meal break and two 10 min. rest breaks (8 Hours)

Treatment - Permanent damage is permanent - Cut back on hurtful routines/habits - Medication - Surgery - Physiotherapy and regular exercise - Cold/Hot packs -Deal with it before it’s an issue

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