Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) affects thousands of people every year.  It is caused by repeated movements damaging tendons, nerves, muscles and other soft body tissues.  If you suffer from RSI caused by your work, you may be able to claim compensation.

What is RSI?

RSI can have a devastating effect on both work and family life.  Because the muscles may not have enough time to recover between the repeated activities, the damage caused can be serious and even be permanently disabling.  Symptoms include:

Pain, stiffness, swelling, numbness or tingling in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, elbows, shoulders, back or neck
Discomfort when carrying out a particular task, which goes when you stop
Loss of strength and coordination in the hands.

RSI is a blanket term used to describe many different conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and tenosynovitis.  Symptoms will appear within six months.

Causes of RSI

It normally starts with a slight ache every now and then, which people may ignore.  As time passes and the damage continues, it will get more severe and may even be felt when not doing the activity. 

As well as repetitive movements, RSI can be caused by poor posture, stress and not taking enough work breaks.  It is not just caused by working with a computer:  workers on factory assembly lines, musicians, dressmakers and cleaners can also suffer from RSI.

Claims Direct can help

Call Claims Direct now on 0800 884 0321 for a free first discussion about your RSI claim.  You can speak to a trained representative, or leave your details on our online web form and we’ll call you right back.