Occupational overuse syndrome

Occupational overuse syndrome

Numerous human body disorders are now classed as occupational overuse syndrome, including:

Occupational Overuse Syndrome

The condition Occupational Overuse Syndrome is a collective term for a range of conditions, including injury, characterised by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.

Symptoms

It is necessary to distinguish the symptoms of OOS from the normal pains of living, such as muscle soreness after unaccustomed exercise or activity. OOS pains must also be distinguished from the pain of arthritis or some other condition. The early symptoms of OOS include:

  • muscle discomfort
  • fatigue
  • aches and pains
  • soreness
  • hot and cold feelings
  • muscle tightness
  • numbness and tingling
  • stiffness
  • muscle weakness

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