News Archive for February, 2008
International RSI Awareness Day 2008
February 29, 2008 is International RSI Awareness Day, a day set aside to highlight the workplace hazards and conditions that can cause Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). The first RSI Awareness Day was February 29, 2000, because it was the only non-repetitive day of the year. In non-leap years, it is observed on February 28. International [...]
Is It Really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
In A most useless doctor visit, community college biology instructor “Radagast” relates a visit to his local doctor in response to increasing wrist pain. The doctor made a quick diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after a short interview and no diagnostic tests: After a nearly useless conversation, he briskly asked me if I had any [...]
Pro:Motion Motorized Ergonomic Keyboard
According to an article at NorthJersey.com, a New Jersey company called Smartfish Technologies has designed a unique product that claims to be the world’s first computer keyboard that won’t cause wrist injuries. All keyboards on the market, including ergonomic keyboards, have a warning label on the bottom that says “Improper or prolonged keyboard use may [...]
DeQuervain’s Tendonitis
Several years back, Jay Allen blogged about his experiences with DeQuervain’s Tendonitis, and a good discussion sprang up in the blog’s comments — people sharing their own experiences with similar problems. Lots of solid info there.
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