Because we live in a repetitive and often competitive world, repetitive motion injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. Chances are, you or someone you know, have suffered from at least one of them. Read more http://carpaltunnelhq.com/5-common-repetitive-motion-injuries-involving-the-hand-and-wrist/

1. 5 Most Common Repetitive Motion Injuries
Involving the Hand and Arms
Because we live in a repetitive and often competitive world, repetitive motion injuries are among the most
common injuries in the United States. Chances are, you or someone you know, have suffered from at
least one of them.
A quick search on the web will list the following as the 5 most common repetitive motion injuries involving
the hand and arms:
 Bursitis
 Tendonitis
 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
 Cumulative Trauma Disorder
 Tennis Elbow
According to WebMD.com, the most common of all repetitive motion injuries are tendinitis and bursitis.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, cumulative trauma disorder, and tennis elbow, can be thought of as variations of
the first two, because they are all due to inflammation of tendons or ligaments.
Tendons join muscle to bone. Ligaments have a structure similar to tendons, except that they connect
bone to bone. Tendonitis is caused by the overuse of a set of muscles and tendons, leading to pain and
inflammation.
Bursitis is defined as the inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (called bursa) that lies between a tendon and
skin, or between a tendon and bone. Areas that are commonly affected are the shoulder, hip, elbow, or
knee.

2. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve, which travels up the wrist
and hand area, along the carpal tunnel ligament (which also carries the flexor tendons). This leads to
numbness, tingling, and pain. Severe cases, which last between 6 to 12 months with constant (not
intermittent) numbness, often require surgery to remedy.
Cumulative trauma disorder is a broad condition where the body is repeatedly injured from overuse of the
tendons, muscles and ligaments. Examples of cumulative trauma disorder are tendonitis and carpal
tunnel syndrome.
Tennis elbow is a repetitive motion injury caused by overuse of the forearm muscles that attached to the
bone of the outer elbow (via tendon, by definition). Common activities that can cause tennis elbow include
repetitive use of a hammer or screwdriver; or improper form and technique when playing racquet ball or
tennis. Contrary to its name, however, only 5% of all cases are caused by playing tennis. Click here for
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3. Yes, simple everyday activities can lead to one or more of the above condition. And you thought you were
safe when you chose to become a white collar worker, huh? Well, the only way to protect you in these
cases is to be informed and stay diligent about proper form, posture, and technique. Be safe.