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Trauma Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment

By: Juliet Cohen

Cumulative trauma disorders are also called repetitive motion disorders (RMDs), overuse syndromes, regional musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive motion injuries, or repetitive strain injuries. Others say they feel a sensation of swelling in the sore limb. Some patients with arm symptoms sense a loss of strength and may drop items because of problems with coordination. Symptoms often worsen with activity and ease with rest. Usually the best treatment for cumulative trauma disorders is rest from the activities that caused the problem or a change in work practices. Medical treatments will vary for each type of repetitive motion disorder such as ,Wrist splint to keep the wrist from bending ,Anti-inflammatory medications ,Steroid injections ,Physical and/or occupational therapy and surgery.

Causes of Trauma Disorder

Common Causes and Risk factors of Trauma Disorder

Overuse.

Muscle tension.

Nerve tension.

Psychosocial factors.

Mind-body interaction.

Contributing factors.

Signs and Symptoms of Trauma Disorder

Common Sign and Symptoms of Trauma Disorder

Muscle tightness.

Fatigue.

Tingling.

Vague pain.

Sensation of swelling in the sore limb.

Aching.

Redness.

Weakness.

Treatment of Trauma Disorder

Common Treatment of Trauma Disorder

Wrist splint to keep the wrist from bending.

Anti-inflammatory medications.

Steroid injections.

Surgery in advanced cases.

Physical and/or occupational therapy.

Cold and hot baths.

Many nonsurgical treatment approaches are used by physicians, reduce the symptoms of CTD-related conditions.

Use healthy work postures and body alignment. Posture can have a significant role in CTD.

Cumulative trauma disorders are also called repetitive motion disorders (RMDs), overuse syndromes, regional musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive motion injuries, or repetitive strain injuries.

Juliet Cohen writes articles on diseases and conditions and skin disorders.

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