Ergonomics can Help Ease Tension Headaches - Ergonomics
Up to 20% of chronic headaches may be caused by shoulder or neck tension. Often, this tension is caused by poor posture while sitting at a computer. This article provides tips to help you relieve stress, improve posture, and ease pain while ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel, Wrist Braces & Typing - Ergonomics
As a certified hand therapist, I am often asked if a wrist brace should be used when using a keyboard to control or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. The simple answer is - a wrist brace should not be used continuously throughout the day and night. ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Guidelines - Ergonomics
On October 27, 2008, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) released guidelines for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Guidelines - Ergonomics is a personally written site at BellaOnline On ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Back to the Basics - Ergonomics
What exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome? This article goes back to the basics and describes anatomy, cause of injury, occupational risk factors. Tips for ergonomic prevention are included. - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Back to the Basics - Ergonomics ... [... more]
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Preventing Computer-Related Elbow Pain & Strain - Ergonomics
The risk of elbow pain caused by stressful, forceful or repetitive activities can be controlled. Sportsinjuryclinic.net offers nine tips to reduce the risk of elbow injuries related to sports. This article modifies these tips and applies them to ... [... more]
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Rounded Shoulders and Forward Head Posture - Ergonomics
Many of us working on computers are developing poor posture habits. We round our shoulders forward and crane our head forward. Improving posture is not only necessary, but important for the safe and proper functioning of the body. Here are some ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ABCs - Ergonomics
The carpal tunnel is s small canal, about the circumference of the index finger, which runs through the wrist. The tunnel receives its name from the eight small wrist bones, the carpal bones, which form its shallow u-shaped floor. The roof of the ... [... more]
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The Neck & Repetitive Strain Injuries - Ergonomics
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, and pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, ... [... more]
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Carpal Tunnel's Counterpart - ...
Lurking in the shadow of carpal tunnel´s fame is its counterpart, cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel is the second most commonly occurring nerve compression of the upper extremity. There are simple modifications that can help relieve the ... [... more]
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The Fingers & Repetitive Strain Injuries - Ergonomics
The fingers have no actual muscles in them. Rather, the movement of bending the fingers is caused by the muscles in the forearm contracting and pulling on the tendon (the long, rope-like structure that connects muscle to bone) that attach to the ... [... more]
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The Wrist & Repetitive Strain Injuries - Ergonomics
The wrist joins the hand to the forearm. It is able to move forward and back, side-to-side, and in circular movements. This variety of motion allows the hand to reach objects and function in a wide range of motion. In addition, a strong and ... [... more]
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The Elbow & Repetitive Strain Injuries - Ergonomics
Unlike the shoulder, the elbow joint has a tremendous amount of bony stability. The lower end of the long bone of the upper arm (the humerus) meets the two long forearm bones (the radius and the ulna) at the elbow. The majority of the muscles ... [... more]
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