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Table 1 Criteria for diagnosis of RSI included in the screening questionnaire

From: Prevalence and associations of symptoms of upper extremities, repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and 'RSI-like condition'. A cross sectional study of bank workers in Northeast Brazil

1. Report of presence of any of the following symptoms in one or both upper limbs: 'sensation of weight', discomfort, weakness or pain in fingers, arms, forearms, elbows or neck

2. Presence of symptom(s) for over one month

3. Presence of symptoms on a daily or nearly daily basis (continuous/recurrent)

4. Relation of symptom(s) with work activities, irrespective of the occurrence of symptoms outside work