How to Improve Your Forearm Strength and Avoid/Reduce Repetitive Stress The most common elbow, wrist, and hand injuries are repetitive, strain-type injuries. These overuse injuries start from the repetition of faulty mechanics or poor positioning. Fortunately, a physical therapist understands the mechanics behind most overuse-type injuries and the weaknesses and restrictions associated with repetitive strain injuries. Understanding the interrelationship of the parts of the body is where a physical therapist excels. In physical therapy, the term"regional interdependence" is a fancy way of saying if one area of the body has impaired function, it can (will) affect another location away from the problem site. Identifying all the factors contributing to your condition can mean the difference between resolution and persistent pain. Too often, people ignore the early signs and symptoms of a problem. In the beginning, most overuse, repetitive strain-type injuries are mild and go away quickly. Unfortunately, when left untreated, they often lead to more serious problems.
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