Occupational overuse syndrome
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Numerous human body disorders are now classed as occupational overuse syndrome, including:
a collective term for a range of conditions,
including injury, characterised by discomfort or
persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft
tissues.
OOS from the normal pains of living, such as
muscle soreness after unaccustomed exercise or
activity. OOS pains must also be distinguished
from the pain of arthritis or some other
condition. The early symptoms of OOS include:
- Common callusCallusA callus is an especially toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Rubbing that is too frequent or forceful will cause blisters rather than allow calluses to form. Since repeated contact is required, calluses...
es - housemaid's kneePrepatellar bursitisPrepatellar bursitis, also known as Housemaid's knee, is a common cause of swelling and pain above the patella , and is due to inflammation of the prepatellar bursa. This structure is a superficial bursa with a thin synovial lining located between the skin and the patella...
or prepatellar bursitisBursitisBursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae of synovial fluid in the body. The bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone. Healthy bursae create a smooth, almost frictionless functional gliding surface making normal movement painless... - Tennis elbowTennis elbowLateral epicondylitis or lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow, shooter's elbow and archer's elbow, is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender...
- Repetitive strain injuryRepetitive strain injuryRepetitive strain injury is an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by...
(RSI)
Occupational Overuse Syndrome
The condition Occupational Overuse Syndrome isa collective term for a range of conditions,
including injury, characterised by discomfort or
persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft
tissues.
Symptoms
It is necessary to distinguish the symptoms ofOOS from the normal pains of living, such as
muscle soreness after unaccustomed exercise or
activity. OOS pains must also be distinguished
from the pain of arthritis or some other
condition. The early symptoms of OOS include:
- muscle discomfort
- fatigue
- aches and pains
- soreness
- hot and cold feelings
- muscle tightness
- numbness and tingling
- stiffness
- muscle weakness
External links
- Workrave - Free Linux/Win OOS software
- EyeDefender: Lets you avoid eyestrain and puts the sparkle back in your eyes (Free/Win software)
- Victoria University of Wellington OOS resource page
- QuickPause - Free Windows OOS management software
- Workplace Angel - OOS preventing software
- Human Factors and Ergonomics resources