It’s very easy to get caught up in what you are doing on the computer and forget to take a break. With a standard mouse, prolonged use can cause forearm, elbow and wrist discomfort in some users. Why? The natural resting position of the hand wrist and forearm is...
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A poorly set up workstation can become a cause of pain in the wrist and forearm. Taking the time to ergonomically assess a workstation is important to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the hand, wrist, and forearm. After this has been done, if symptoms...
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Are you one of the lucky ones who got a new touch screen device under the tree? Consider these tips to ensure ergonomic hazards are not introduced when enjoying these technologies. Ergonomic Problems With Touch Screens Reaching for mounted devices can cause the...
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While touch screens and hand held devices have grown in popularity, many desktop workstations still require a mouse. Selecting a good mouse requires finding one that is comfortable after long hours of use. This can prevent wrist and forearm pain in the future. Some...
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Did you know the natural resting position of the wrist and forearm is the ‘thumbs-up’ position? This is a contrast to the position the standard flat mouse puts your arm in, rotating the forearm to get the hand in a palm down position (pronation). One of...
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