Archive for July, 2008
There are aches that do not go away easily.Most often, people affected by a crick in the neck, a bad back or painful wrists, do not recognize these as symptoms of repetitive stress injury (RSI), the causative factors for which are embedded in a person’s profession or vocation.
“When there is physical stress of a similar kind and repeatedly at the same area, it leads to RSI,” says V.B. Bhasin, honorary senior consultant at the department of orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
Computer-dependent professions exhibit the highest incidence of RSI.
In an ongoing study on musculoskeletal disorders among computer professionals in India being conducted by RECOUP—Neuro Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre based in Bangalore, more than three-fourths of the 35,000 persons surveyed showed symptoms of RSI.
The areas affected most commonly include the neck, upper back, lower back and the upper extremity, says Deepak Sharan, medical director, RECOUP. A fifth of such patients also suffers from constant pain and numbness.
Recent Posts
- Laptop Ergonomics For Mobile Professionals
- 6 Ways To Prevent Headaches With Regular Computer Use
- Exercise Tips To Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Coping With Dry Eye Syndrome
- When Your Laptop Is A Big Pain In The Neck
- Orbita Mouse To Lower Hand Strain On The User
- Choosing The Right Laptop Computer Desk
- Amazing Home Office Setups
- Decrease Overhead Costs By Reducing Workplace Injuries
- Pilates To Prevent Workplace Risks