Professions Susceptible To Tenosynovitis

Which Professions Are Susceptible To Tenosynovitis?

It is impossible to list every occupation that may involve repetitive movements, but some jobs carry a much higher risk than others when it comes to developing tenosynovitis.

Manual workers – Repeating the same task, especially while applying force and/or handling vibrating equipment (e.g. power tools), can damage tendons.

Factory and assembly-line workers – Extended periods spent performing identical motions in a fixed posture place factory workers at particular risk.

Carpenters and joiners – Modern power tools reduce time spent with hand tools yet introduce continuous vibration, and operators often remain on the same task longer – both factors heighten tendon-injury risk.

Dentists and dental hygienists – Intricate hand movements inside a confined space, combined with leaning over patients, strain the hands, wrists, forearms, neck and back.

Surgeons and operating-theatre staff – Prolonged, delicate instrument work in static, awkward postures can result in cumulative tendon damage.

Healthcare professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, carers) – Repeated patient handling, lifting and fine-motor tasks such as administering injections add significant stress to tendons.

Musicians – Regardless of musical style, playing an instrument requires thousands of near-identical movements during practice and performance; over years these loads can injure tendons.

Chefs, cooks and kitchen staff – Rapid chopping, slicing, stirring and plating, often under intense time pressure, involve sustained repetitive wrist and forearm activity.

Hairdressers and barbers – Continuous cutting, styling and blow-drying, frequently while gripping vibrating clippers, inflames wrist and elbow tendons.

Graphic designers, animators and digital artists – Hours spent manipulating a mouse, stylus or graphics tablet can overuse the fine tendons of the hand and forearm.

Office and IT workers – Typing, using a mouse or touchscreen, and remaining seated for long stretches – especially without breaks – may lead to tendon and muscle damage.

Writers, editors and journalists – Whether typing or writing by hand, the sustained fine-motor repetition involved can cause strain over time.

Gamers and e-sports professionals – High-frequency keystrokes and controller inputs, often for many consecutive hours, can provoke tendon irritation.

Cashiers and checkout operators – Repetitive scanning, lifting and bagging motions, usually while gripping items of varying weight, create a risk of tenosynovitis.

Cleaners and housekeepers – Scrubbing, mopping and vacuuming require forceful, repetitive wrist and arm actions that can inflame tendons.

Sports players – “Tennis Elbow” and “Golfer’s Elbow” are classic examples, but any athlete – professional or amateur – who performs repetitive, forceful movements is at risk.

Operators of heavy or vibrating machinery – People working in construction, horticulture and farming routinely handle vibrating equipment for long periods, increasing their risk of tendon disorders.

Any role that involves repeating similar motions for prolonged periods or performing strenuous activity can raise the likelihood of developing tenosynovitis. If you are worried about an existing injury – or believe your work puts you at risk – inform your employer; they are legally obliged to manage the health and safety of their workforce. If you have already been injured and your employer failed to act appropriately, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Contact our highly experienced solicitors for free, no-obligation advice today.

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