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2. Repetitive strain injury - Wikipedia

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   Proper technique, regular rests, regular exercise. A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury to part of the musculoskeletal or nervous system caused by repetitive use, vibrations, compression or long periods in a fixed position. [ 1 ] Other common names include repetitive stress injury, repetitive stress disorders, cumulative trauma ...

3. Myofascial pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), also known as chronic myofascial pain (CMP), is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain in multiple myofascial trigger points ("knots") and fascial (connective tissue) constrictions. It can appear in any body part. Symptoms of a myofascial trigger point include: focal point tenderness, reproduction of pain upon ...

4. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   Frequency. 237 million / 3.3% (2015) [4] Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. [5][6] It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. [7] The most common symptoms are joint pain ...

5. Handgrip maneuver - Wikipedia

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   Handgrip maneuver. The handgrip maneuver is performed by clenching one's fist forcefully for a sustained time until fatigued. Variations include squeezing an item such as a rolled up washcloth. [citation needed]

6. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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   Musculoskeletal injury refers to damage of muscular or skeletal systems, which is usually due to a strenuous activity and includes damage to skeletal muscles, bones, tendons, joints, ligaments, and other affected soft tissues. [3][4] In one study, roughly 25% of approximately 6300 adults received a musculoskeletal injury of some sort within 12 ...

7. Manual therapy - Wikipedia

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   t. e. Manual therapy, or manipulative therapy, is a part of Physiotherapy, it is a physical treatment primarily used by physical therapists (a.k.a. physiotherapists), occupational therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability; it mostly includes kneading and manipulation of muscles, joint mobilization and joint manipulation.