The term Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) includes the condition known as "repetitive strain injury" (RSI), these two terms are not interchangeable because RSI does not cover all upper limb disorders. ULD is used as an umbrella term for a range of disorders of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and neck. It covers those conditions, with specific medical diagnoses (e.g. frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions (often called RSI) where there is pain without specific symptoms. Symptoms may include pain, swelling and difficulty moving.
ULD cases caused by work can also mean production losses and compensation claims for employers.
For information to help employers, managers and employees prevent and manage the effects of ULDs in the workplace visit the ULD section.