The terms “mouse arm“, “secretary’s disease”, or “repetitive strain injury syndrome” (RSI syndrome) are generic terms for an overload syndrome of the hand, arm, shoulder and neck region. The symptoms occur in 60% of people who work more than 3 hours a day at the computer, such as secretaries or graphic designers. In the meantime, … Exercises against a mouse arm
Bandage Bandages can be used in a mouse arm both preventively (preventive) and as a therapy medium. Patients should always wear a bandage if they know that their arm/wrist is under heavy strain during the desired activity. The bandages not only relieve the muscles and tendons at risk, but also ensure an ergonomic hand position. … Bandage | Exercises against a mouse arm
Shoulder The mouse arm can also occur in the shoulder and neck region. Doctors speak of a mouse shoulder. The following are usually to blame for this: especially when working with the computer for hours on end, the body posture is hardly changed and painful tensions in the shoulder-neck region occur. But external factors, such … Shoulder | Exercises against a mouse arm
Pain Pain is the main symptom of a mouse arm.They mainly affect the hand, wrist and forearm – but can also occur in the shoulder and neck area. The pain creeps in slowly, so that many affected people ignore it at first. The fatal thing about it is that the already overstrained hand is not … Pain | Exercises against a mouse arm
Physiotherapy is one of the most important therapy components in a mouse arm. A mouse arm usually results from a continuous overloading of the affected arm due to one-sided activities at the desk. The treating physiotherapist can use various techniques to ensure that the patient is helped. In the first instance, the focus is on … Physiotherapy for a mouse arm
Stretching exercises/exercises Various stretching exercises can help with the symptoms of a mouse arm. Hand Lay your hand flat on a table. Now use your other hand to pull your thumb away from your other fingers as far as possible until you feel a stretch. Hold the stretch for 5 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Arms … Stretching exercises/exercises | Physiotherapy for a mouse arm
Mouse arm – pain The pain associated with a mouse arm is not sudden. They usually develop insidiously over a long period of incorrect strain. Mostly the pain is not the first sign at all, but only announces itself by tingling or sensation and muscle weakness in the affected arm. If these first warning signs … Mouse arm – pain | Physiotherapy for a mouse arm
Bandage Bandages serve to support and relieve strained tissue, tendons, ligaments and bones. Wearing a bandage can also lead to an improvement of symptoms in the mouse arm. Bandages usually consist of firm, stretchable material in which silicone cushions can be incorporated depending on the function. The material allows a high degree of mobility, while … Bandage | Physiotherapy for a mouse arm
Mouse arm – shoulder The shoulder can also cause problems due to a mouse arm. Repeated overloading of the arm for too long due to a lot of computer work can also cause tension and pain in the shoulder. In addition to muscle tensions, overstimulated tendons, nerve fibres or the connective tissue are also responsible … Mouse arm – shoulder | Physiotherapy for a mouse arm
Therapy The treatment for shoulder pain is always directed against the cause of the complaints. The earlier a treatment for shoulder pain is started, the better the chances of recovery. The person affected can often help to alleviate the pain or even make it disappear completely by means of active movement and muscle strengthening. Taking … Therapy | Shoulder Pain
Tapes Kinesio tapes (short for kinesiology, movement theory) are supposed to help against tension, relieve pain and improve movement restrictions. The joint function is supported (augmentation) and compression can reduce swelling. The tape strips are made of cotton and are coated with an acrylic adhesive which ensures a firm adhesion to the skin.The tapes are … Tapes | Shoulder Pain
Biceps tendon endinitis An inflammation of the long biceps tendon is also called biceps tendon endinitis. Such inflammation often occurs in people with postural deformities with shoulders hanging forward and causes severe shoulder pain. The long biceps tendon lies in a narrow bony canal in the shoulder joint and is susceptible to overloading and injury … Biceps tendon endinitis | Shoulder Pain
