LER is the acronym for Repetitive strain injury, while DORT is the acronym for Work-Related Osteomuscular Disorder. LER and DORT are often used together to represent a group of musculoskeletal diseases caused by continuous and repetitive activities. The most common are tendinitis and tenosynovitis of shoulder, elbow and wrist, shoulder bursitis, back pain and myalgia (muscle pain).
LER or DORT are considered as biceps, supraspinatus tendons, flexors and extensors of the fingers, shoulder bursitis, brachioradial tenosynovitis and De Quervain, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis, low back pain, neck pain ) and sciatica (sciatic nerve pain).
The acronym DORT was created to replace READ, In addition to repetitive activity, there are other types of overload at work that can be harmful to the worker, such as the need to keep muscles contracted for a long time, the use of vibrating instruments, poor posture, do much strength in certain tasks, among others.
In addition, most workers with RSI symptoms do not present an injury to any structure in the musculoskeletal system.
LER and DORT can lead to temporary incapacity or even permanent. In general, affected sites are the ones most subject to overload during the execution of daily activities.
However, it is already known that, in addition to the mechanical factors, there are also social, familial and psychological factors that are involved in the development of RSI or DORT.
The symptoms may include pain, tingling, numbness, pinched or pinched sensation, decreased muscle strength, swelling, difficulty in performing movements, among others.
O treatment depends on the diagnosis and may include changes in the work environment, physical therapy, medications, infiltrations and use of orthoses, such as splints and vests.
The orthopedic doctor is the specialist indicated to diagnose and treat RSI and DORT.
Learn more at:
What is repetitive strain injury (RSI)?
READ and DORT: How to identify and treat?
