In a computer-based environment, however, the term RMI is the closest in actually describing the problem. Physical therapists design their treatment approach based on their knowledge on how the entire body needs to work as a unit. As rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists can design a strengthening, stretching, and muscle balancing program that is tailor-made for each RMI sufferer. Many therapists have taken specialty courses in office ergonomics, and can go into your workplace to assess your workstation and how you interact with it. Thoughts on RMIs I believe, as do a great number of my colleagues, that many of the RMI problems that people develop in their shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands have their origins in dysfunctions in the neck region.
Many computer operators spend a great deal of their time sitting in the forward-head position.
This poking chin posture leads to tight spasmed muscles in the neck, which can alter the nerve and blood supply to the arms. A common problem seen in the RMI population is the development of increased neural tension. A simple way to view neural tension is to think about how muscles can become shortened and tight when constantly strained or placed in a compromising position. It is the connective tissue of the muscles that often becomes shortened and immobile, leading to stiffness. Neural tissue also has connective tissue.