Archive for April, 2009
Should You Make Yoga Part Of Your Daily Office Routine?
The fast pace of the modern business world can cause great stress which then affects the body in various different ways. It has been proved that there is a direct link between stress and heart disease, as well as some cancers. By incorporating yoga into your daily routine you can begin to manage your stress [...]
Relief From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The Natural Way
Pain or tingling effect in your fingers or feeling numbness in your hand or fingers is called carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The carpal tunnel syndrome causes some kind of loss of sensation in your hands, fingers and wrist portion. You cannot move your hand properly or use it for force, lift weight or write for [...]
Using A Computer Keyboard Tray To Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury
There are a lot of office products on the market and some are especially designed to prevent the occurrence of repetitive strain injury. The latter is a common ailment of the modern work environment. A computer keyboard tray is made to hold both your keyboard and mouse; it is basically a small shelf that is [...]
An Ergonomic Keyboard Effective For Many Kinds Of People
An ergonomic keyboard is designed to reduce muscle strain and after a bit of practice, it will often enable the user to achieve faster typing speeds. The keys of these keyboards are separated into two or even three groups allowing people to type at a better angle, this is known as a fixed split keyboard. [...]
Don’t Let The Keyboard Become The Hangman’s Noose For Your Neck
Do you spend more than four hours a day in front of a computer? Do you suffer from problems like neck pain, wrist pain, tingling of fingers, leg pain or other such symptoms? Perhaps you are a victim of repetitive strain injury. Regular computer users in workplace or home can suffer from some kind of [...]
Ergonomic Equipment Is Designed To Increase Productivity
Ergonomic means quite literally something designed to increase productivity in the work place and reduce fatigue in employees. These are developed in a very general way, trying to cater for the needs of the majority. Unfortunately every person is different so the choice of an ergonomic chair at your workspace might not always be the [...]
What Is The Best Way To Sit At A Computer?
Sitting at a desk or computer monitor for most of the day affects most parts of the body. Therefore the ideal workspace should appreciate the needs of each and the type of exercise that will be a big help. The back if incorrectly positioned in poor seating can be the source of much pain and [...]
Going Wi-Fi May Unsettle Your Health
Wireless technology is seen almost everywhere – in homes, offices, airport, shopping malls and other places. The new technologies of mobile phones, WLAN connectivity and other applications have witnessed wide use of wireless technology. Off late, there have been increased health concerns of using wireless technology in office, home and other places. Questions of safety [...]
Big Companies Need To Do More To Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
Although the news often reports accidents that happen in factories and industrial work places, the humble office can be just as dangerous to a worker’s health. Figures show that annually over half a million of the American population take a leave of absence or sick days from their work in offices. The Occupational Safety and [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis In Computer Users
A warning has been issued after a computer programmer became the first known person to suffer from deep vein thrombosis in their own surroundings. This deadly condition was, in recent years, recognised as a potential problem for people traveling on long haul flights unable to stretch their legs. Many new measures have been introduced as [...]
