Understanding the area
About cumulative trauma
Cumulative trauma is a broad description for symptoms that can develop when repeated or sustained demands exceed a person's current capacity.
A clinician can consider work, sport, recovery, equipment and other factors before helping you plan gradual changes.
Cumulative trauma disorders
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to cumulative trauma disorders. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Repetitive movement
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to repetitive movement. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Workstation and task demands
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to workstation and task demands. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Activity modification
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to activity modification. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
When an assessment may help
If symptoms are limiting movement, work, sleep, exercise or the activities you value, a physiotherapist can assess your individual situation and discuss appropriate next steps.
Important: This page provides general education and does not diagnose a condition or replace medical care. Seek urgent medical attention for a serious injury, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, new weakness or numbness, or any other medical emergency.
