Avoiding RSI

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Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI):

When using a mobile phone for texting or playing games:

  • Do not grip the phone tightly.
  • Press the buttons lightly.
  • Make use of the special features in the handset which minimise the number of buttons that have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text.
  • Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

However, if symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, stiffness are experienced, do not ignore these warning signs and promptly see a qualified health professional.

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