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Repetitive Use and Static Postures: A Source of Nerve Compression and Pain

Journal of Hand Therapy (1997) · Novak CB, Mackinnon SE

Full Title

Repetitive use and static postures: a source of nerve compression and pain

Summary

This review explores how repetitive movements and static postures contribute to nerve compression and musculoskeletal pain. The authors describe how certain static positions assumed during daily activities and sleep increase localized pressure on nerves at known entrapment sites. These prolonged compressive forces can lead to neural irritation and injury. The study supports the concept that tissue injury can arise not only from active overuse but also from inactivity under pressure, aligning with the concept of isometric strain.

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