Archive for September, 2008
Top 5 Health Problems Caused By Computer Use
In the world today computers run rampant. Everyone has something, ranging anywhere from a laptop to a desktop or a cell phone.
Technology is taking over. With technology come health problems, just like with cars. If someone drives a car all day long (like taxi drivers) they could have some serious back problems.
If some one is [...]
Humanscale Makes The Switch To An Ergonomic Mouse
Using a mouse and keyboard for hours on end each day can have some bad effects on the wrist and fingers for some people.
Repetitive stress injuries can cause a lot of pain and once you get an injury, it takes some specialized gear to help make things less painful.
You can get ergonomic mice like the [...]
Dangers Abound If You Work At Home
It has come to our attention here at WHOA that a growing number of Americans work at home, partly because high gasoline prices discourage commuting and partly because workers are tired of getting dressed in the morning.
WHOA warns all Americans that home offices have their dangers, same as other workplaces. Hazards often are overlooked because [...]
Best Exercises To Do At Your Desk
Exercise is simply the act of keeping your body busy, using your muscles and bones while your heart keeps pumping.
You may feel you have no time to do any such thing amid all the rapid-fire e-mails and six-person conference calls.
You’re not alone. With unemployment up at a five-year high of 6.1%, more of us are [...]
Ergonomics Can Help Ease Tension Headaches
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 or from chronic stress. The following symptoms are related to tension headaches:
Pain at the base of the skull
Aches behind [...]
Ergotron To Ease Notebook Users’ Pain
Ergotron has rolled out a stand and a wireless keyboard and mouse combo to help folks use good ergonomics…even with back- and wrist-destroying notebook computers.
Those tiny screens are always at a bad angle, the keyboards are atrocious, and, let’s face it: the only time anyone really wants to use one of those hot plates on [...]
6 Tips To Prevent Computer Related Elbow Pain!
Computer related elbow pain is common in people who use forearm muscles repeatedly.
You can experience increased pain in the elbow, difficulty straightening the elbow, stiffness in the elbow joint, and pain when you stretch the wrist extensor muscles after activities involving hand and wrist [wrist pain].
Here are few tips to prevent [...]
Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Kids
A majority of children are now using desk computers, hand-held electronics such as smart phones and PDAs, and gaming controls on a daily basis.
Parents should take an active part in teaching their children techniques that will help them prevent future injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis.
The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) stresses [...]
Tips To Create Your Work Environment More Comfortable During Pregnancy
Many pregnant women continue working throughout their pregnancy. But, during pregnancy, you can face many health problems while working at your desk.
You can avoid pregnancy discomforts and stress if you make your work space as comfortable as possible. Here are some tips to make your work environment comfortable.
Tips to make your [...]
Place Your Keyboard And Mouse Ergonomically With Workrite Pinnacle Adjustable Arm
The WorkRite Pinnacle 2 is the latest generation of the highly acclaimed Pinnacle Arm with an easy-read TiltRite gauge and full-range tilt support.
The Pinnacle 2 keyboard arm offers unprecedented smoothness and adjustability for maximum comfort.
The various features of this adjustable arm are:
This workrite pinnacle adjustable arm consists of an adjustable arm [...]
