Occupational overuse syndrome
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Numerous human body disorders are now classed as occupational overuse syndrome, including:
- Common calluses
- housemaid's knee or prepatellar bursitis
- Tennis elbow
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
[edit] Occupational Overuse Syndrome
The condition Occupational Overuse Syndrome is a collective term for a range of conditions, including injury, characterised by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
[edit] Symptoms
It is necessary to distinguish the symptoms of 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:
- muscle discomfort
- fatigue
- aches and pains
- soreness
- hot and cold feelings
- muscle tightness
- numbness and tingling
- stiffness
- muscle weakness
[edit] 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
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