Repetitive Motion InjuriesMedical Author:
Samuel J Haraldson, MD
Coauthor:
Barbara J Blasko, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
Repetitive Motion Injuries OverviewRepetitive motion injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. All of these disorders are made worse by the repetitive actions of daily living. Repetitive motion injuries make up over 50% of all athletic-related injuries seen by doctors and result in huge losses in terms of cost to the workforce. Simple everyday actions, such as throwing a ball, scrubbing a floor, or jogging, can lead to this condition. The most common types of repetitive motion injuries are tendinitis and bursitis. These 2 disorders are difficult to differentiate and many times may coexist. Tendinitis
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