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Study Guide for Repetitive Motion Injuries

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Using the resources you have in your text and that are available on the web, examine the pathophysiology of repetitive motion injuries.

Jack Flanders works in the local carpet factory. His job is to take spindles on and off of a machine. He generally works 10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday. He is complaining of numbness/pain in his fingers and occasionally "sharp pains that shoot up his arms".  His symptoms get worse during the week, but resolve somewhat over the weekend.

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What is the pathophysiology related to repetitive injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome?
What are other examples of repetitive motion injuries?