UNHCE Information Technology & Distance Education Blog
August 24, 2005
Stages of an Injury
Knowing the stages of injury for repetitive motion disorders can help you to recognize early symptoms. This can allow you to modify your routine and get treatment earlier, as well as increase your chances for avoiding lifelong injuries.
The stages of injury for repetitive motion disorders are:
1) Fatigue The areas around the inflamed tendon, musicle, etc., ftaigue easily. This is often a dismissed sign.
2) Discomfort is usually the first noticeable sign that an undesirable condition exists. This is a critical intervention stage.
3) Pain Seek help immediately! With no intervention, next stage is imminent.
4) Injury - requires immediate intervention to avoid further injury.