What is repetitive stress injury?
Repetitive stress injury is a painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.
How do members experience repetitive stress injury?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with repetitive stress injury*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for repetitive stress injury*
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Who has repetitive stress injury on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 21 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 24 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | |
| Female | 59 |
Talk to people with repetitive stress injury
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