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Western Silvicultural Contractors' Association
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Employee Resources
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Prevention and Treatment of Tendonitis and Repetitive Strain Injury for Tree Planters
May 1, 2008
Stephanie Mills (Stephanie Mills)
Tendonitis is the primary cause of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), a work-related
musculoskeletal injury familiar to many treeplanters. It is a painful inflammatory
condition caused by strain, trauma, overstretching of the tendon and/or it’s surrounding
sheath, or overuse of the associated joints or muscles.
A Repetitive Strain Injury can
develop from tendonitis due to repetition of the same movement such as gripping or
twisting (like putting your shovel in the ground hundreds of times each day!).
Unfortunately, tendons heal very slowly, especially following RSI’s, which can take
months to heal. The best approach for healing this frustrating injury is with prevention,
early recognition and treatment.
Tendons are the strong connective tissues that attach muscle to bone. They are
encased in thin protective sheaths through which the tendons slide as a joint is moved.
The interior surfaces of these sheaths produce a lubricating fluid to allow ease and
freedom of movement. When tendonitis occurs, inflammation restricts movement of the
tendon in its sheath and the amount of lubrication produced which may also constrict the
sheath around the tendon. This can result in pain, restricted movement, nerve
compression and other related symptoms. Chronic tendonitis can also lead to small tears
or ruptures in the tendon, build up of scar tissue, and other long-term ramifications.
| Date: | May 1, 2008 |
| Author: | Stephanie Mills |
| Source: | Stephanie Mills |
| Keywords: | tendonitis, repetitive strain injury, treatment |
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