Search www Search Aarogya Ask The Doc Catalogue Drug Search Sitemap ... Medicine Conditions Family Health Informatics Updates ... Computer Health Hazards Repetitive Strain Injury As more and more work, education and recreation involves computers, everyone needs to be aware of the hazard of Repetitive Strain Injury to the hands and arms resulting from the use of computer keyboards and the mouse. This can be a serious and painful condition that is far easier to prevent than cure once contracted, and can occur even in young, physically fit individuals. It is not uncommon for people to have to leave computer-dependent careers as a result, or even to be permanently disabled and unable to perform tasks such as driving or dressing themselves. Highlights Safe Computing Tips User Friendly Work Station Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Thousands of repeated keystrokes and long periods of clutching and dragging with mouse slowly accumulates damage to the body. This can happen even more quickly as a result of typing technique and body positions that place unnecessary stress on the tendons and nerves in the hand, wrist, arms, and even the shoulders and neck. Lack of adequate rest and breaks, and using excessive force almost guarantees trouble. Prevention | |
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