Repetitive strain injuries
The Medical Journal of AustraliaPublished 1 December 1983
W. E. Stone
Citations52
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SJR score1.51
SNIP1.48
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The semimechanized and repetitive nature of industry, the greater use of keyboards, and the need to boost production during an economic recession have led to a huge increase in repetitive strain injuries.
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The semimechanized and repetitive nature of industry, the greater use of keyboards, and the need to boost production during an economic recession have led to a huge increase in repetitive strain injuries. The types of injury, their diagnosis and their treatment are discussed.
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