Physical Strains, Preventive Measures and Exercises for Interpreters

*Cumulative Stress Disorders
    -Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI)
    -Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
*Emotional Burntout

Preventive Measures

*Preventive methods from injuries
    -Use judgment before accepting job
    -Exercise and rest
    -Drink fluids (water)
    -Pause frequently during job
    -Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
    -Warm up before and after job
    -Have a good night's sleep
    -Eat healthy foods

Exercises for Overuse Syndrome
    *Shoulder shrug
    *Forearm flip
    *Rotating fists
    *Fingers spread
    *Fingers stretch
    *Head stretch
    *Shoulder stretch
    *Hand/wrist stretch
    *Prayer position
    *Massage

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