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The Mechanics of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are many known and some unknown causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is a condition that can be caused by factors such as trauma or injury, and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and hypothyroidism and so on. There could also be other causes that underlie carpal tunnel, such as pressure that is exerted [...]
The Main fields of Ergonomics
Ergonomics has a vast scope in terms of improving quality of professional life, health and workplace safety. So what are the main fields of ergonomics is a question answered below – Engineering Psychology – This field of study examines the relationship between machines and human beings, along with the effort to improve that relation. Possible [...]
Women Show More Signs of Stress than Men
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that classic symptoms of stress were more visible in women than in men; and this was seen to be the case even when the physical cause of back and neck pain were removed. A study spanning four years, questionnaires were administered to male and female students and [...]
What Is Computer Addiction? What Are The Symptoms That Identify It?
Computer Addiction is a collective or inclusive term that encompasses a number of different addictions or problems – it can refer to a compulsive or excessive use of computers and computing devices, it can mean Internet Addiction, addiction to video games, or even information addiction. Various negative repercussions can result from this excessive use or [...]
Teaching Kids About Healthy Ergonomics
The perils of kids living in an adult sized world are well known, however with some knowledge of kids’ ergonomics and inculcating some good habits in children it is possible to limit the kind of injury that technology use can cause. Consider the fact that kids today use the computer a lot – add to [...]
Working at Your Kitchen Table – A Good Idea?
Working from home or telecommuting may help keep your work day really flexible, let you pick your working hours and save you a lot of time. It can also leave you free to work at your kitchen table; but is that a good idea? One reason why it isn’t a great idea is the fact [...]
Sitting Is the Slow Killer, Say Researchers
Take the day of any typical executive – the day is spent sitting in office, having meetings, sending off emails, taking calls and so on; later at home, it would be a bit of TV before heading off to bed for about 8 hours of shut eye. Even if you make provision for the fact [...]
Ergonomic Devices You Can Use
Computer use is inevitable and with it can comes a host of problems for the health. However to combat these problems, research into prevention and development of ergonomic products is constantly going on. We try and bring you information about new devices and products that can help reduce computer and computer peripheral related problems due [...]
Office Ergonomics – A How To Guide (Part 2)
According to the good office ergonomics guide from Mayo clinic, here are some more tips for maintaining good office ergonomics – The position of the wrists while typing should be straight and natural. They shouldn’t be bent upward or downward. Use a wrist rest to minimize strain on the wrists, and rest the wrists on [...]
Office Ergonomics – A How To Guide (Part 1)
According to the Mayo clinic, good office ergonomics can not only help you feel good but also perhaps boost productivity. Several factors can help one alleviate the aches and pains that can come from sitting behind a desk for hours together – the correct chair height, good desk posture, appropriate spacing of equipment and so [...]
