About Repetitive Strain Injury - Agilent Technologies 86100C Quick Start Manual

What is RSI?
What causes RSI?
• Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion.
• Performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture.
• Maintaining a static position for prolonged periods.
• Failing to take frequent short breaks.
• Other environmental and social factors.
What if I experience
discomfort?

About Repetitive Strain Injury

Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recom-
mend that you use the infiniium DCA in accordance with established ergo-
nomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature suggests that
there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues - especially in the
hands and arms - and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equip-
ment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms. This literature
also suggests that there are many other risk factor that may increase the
chance of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI—also known as cumulative trauma disorder or
repetitive motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body, such
as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become irritated or inflamed. RSI has been a
reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such as assembly line
work, meatpacking, sewing, playing musical instruments, and computer work.
RSI has also been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such
as carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting
children.
The specific causes of RSI have not been established. Nevertheless, the inci-
dence of RSI has been associated with a variety of risk factors, including:
In addition, there have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with
the use of keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Also, certain medical con-
ditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, obesity and diabetes, may predispose
people to this type of injury.
If you are experiencing any discomfort, seek professional medical advice
immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the eas-
ier it is to resolve.
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About Repetitive Strain Injury
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