Physiotherapy addresses the specific tissue injury in RSI — whether tendon, nerve, or muscle — through targeted strengthening, manual therapy, and graded return to full activity.

Short-term NSAIDs reduce acute RSI tissue inflammation, facilitating early physiotherapy and activity modification.

Progressive strengthening of the forearm, shoulder, and scapular stabiliser muscles builds the tissue tolerance needed to withstand repetitive work without developing RSI.

Omega-3 fatty acids and an anti-inflammatory dietary pattern may reduce the chronic low-level tissue inflammation that perpetuates RSI.

Voice recognition software and adaptive input devices (ergonomic keyboards, vertical mice, eye-tracking) reduce upper limb loading for keyboard-intensive RSI, particularly carpal tunnel and forearm RSI.

A comprehensive ergonomic assessment of the workstation is the foundation of RSI management — identifying and modifying the specific mechanical exposures driving the condition.

Regular brief breaks from repetitive tasks — every 20–30 minutes — with active movement of the upper limbs is one of the most evidence-based preventions and treatments for RSI.

Regular wrist, forearm, and shoulder stretching throughout the work day reduces muscle tension and maintains tissue flexibility in RSI-prone regions.

Targeted corticosteroid injections for specific RSI diagnoses (de Quervain's tenosynovitis, trigger finger) provide short-to-medium-term relief when other measures are insufficient.

Acupuncture targeting forearm and upper limb points may reduce RSI pain through endogenous analgesic mechanisms and local tissue effects.