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Overuse Syndromes

Information about repetitive strain injury

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com

Updated: July 23, 2003

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

What is an overuse injury?
Overuse syndromes, also called cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) or repetitive strain injury (RSI), are conditions characterized by chronic irritation to a body part. Many conditions fall under the category of overuse syndromes, some of these are described below:

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