The latest article from the Ergonomics site at BellaOnline.com deals with some of the confusion surrounding terminology that's used everyday in ergonomics and in dealing with ergonomic related injuries.

Repetitive Strain, Cumulative Trama, Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is considered to be a Repetitive Motion Injury (RMI) however, it can occur after only a few very stressful occurrences. Other times, it can take months or years to develop.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49976.asp

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