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Take the Repetitive Stress Injuries Test

Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) can be painful and debilitating. They can cause damage to tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles over time. RSIs are also called repetitive motion syndromes. They can affect almost any part of the body. Common injuries are carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, ganglion cysts, and trigger finger. Test your knowledge of RSIs by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

1. Which of these activities can result in a repetitive stress injury?
2. What are the warning signs of RSI?
3. Which of these therapies have proved helpful in treating RSI?
4. Which of these can be the most important way to prevent RSI in people who work at computer workstations?
5. For people who work with computers, which of these reduces the risk for RSI?
6. How does exercise help ease RSI?
Online Medical Reviewer: Banerjee, Rahul, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent, BSN, MSN, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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