repetitive strain injury

American  

1. any of a group of debilitating disorders, as of the hand and arm, characterized typically by pain, numbness, tingling, or loss of muscle control and caused by the stress of repeated movements. RSI

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repetitive strain injury British  

noun

1.  RSI.  a condition, characterized by arm or wrist pains, that can affect musicians, computer operators, etc, who habitually perform awkward hand movements

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repetitive strain injury Scientific  

/ rĭ-pĕt′ĭ-tĭv /

1. Any of various musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by numbness, pain, or weakness of muscles, tendons, nerves, and other soft tissues, and caused by the persistent repetition of certain physical movements.

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Etymology

Origin of repetitive strain injury

1990–95

Example Sentences

The steward at the bottom of the steps in front of the Lord's pavilion must be in danger of suffering from repetitive strain injury.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

It’s a repetitive strain injury that results in a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock due to large loads transmitted during high-speed workouts.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

David Whelan said his brother must work at least eight hours a day, six days a week, on menial tasks like making buttonholes, which has caused him repetitive strain injury.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2022

Having access to weights is a lifesaver for me — I’ve found that the only reliable way for me to stave off a repetitive strain injury is doing dumbbell rows.

From The Verge • Mar. 17, 2021

His mom had finally bought him one last Christmas with some of the back pay she’d received after convincing some doctor that, seriously, she had a repetitive strain injury.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx