RSI Does Not Lead To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to the results of a new study presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a person’s genetics plays a larger role than hand use in whether or not they will develop carpal tunnel syndrome.
“The link between carpal tunnel syndrome and hand use is overstated and may be inaccurate,” [...]
International RSI Awareness Day 2007
February 28, 2007 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, like this year, it is observed on [...]
WowPen Again
Since we last looked at the WowPen nearly a year ago (WowPen), a few things have changed with the 2nd generation of the product, including a new domain name: wow-pen.com, as well as a reworking of the product line:
The WowPen eco is the wired desktop version
The WowPen Traveler RF is a wireless version. The USB [...]
RSI Is Not Just For Computer Users
During this year’s baseball playoffs, Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya missed three games because of pain and inflammation in his right wrist and forearm. At the time, most people assumed that it was simply another case of a young pitcher fatigued by the long baseball season.
But now it’s been revealed that the injury wasn’t due [...]
Can Two-Finger Typing Lead To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
In an article on MedPage Today (Two-Finger Typists at Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Managing Editor Peggy Peck argues that it can.
“The time-honored “hunt-and-peck” approach to typing at a computer keyboard, using just the index fingers, may trigger a cascade of events that climaxes with carpal tunnel syndrome,” she writes.
In an article in the November [...]
Voice Recognition Software Reviewed
In an article at CBSNews.com (Voice Recognition Software Put To Test) PC Answer Man Larry Magid reviews Nuance Communications Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 voice recognition software, as well as the voice recognition software that will be included in the forthcoming Vista operating system (the next version of the Windows operating system, which is slated to be [...]
Q-Ray Bracelets Ruled A Fraud
Not that this should be a big surprise or anything, but wearing a bracelet won’t cure your carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome, or any repetitive strain injury, is not caused by failure to wear a special bracelet, nor can it be cured by wearing one.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Could Predict Diabetes
According to a report in the medical journal Diabetes Care, researchers in England have concluded that “Carpal Tunnel May Be Sign Of Impending Diabetes“. In their study, they found that in more cases than would normally be expected, people who develop type 2 diabetes have a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist nerve problem [...]
Zero Tension Mouse Reviewed
The Zero Tension Mouse is an ergonomic pointing device designed to keep your hand in a neutral position as you use your computer. According to clinical tests, it’s the only computer mouse that relaxes all 8 muscle groups that cause carpal tunnel syndrome and other overuse injuries.
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
I finally purchased the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, after some months of dawdling as I waited for it to go on sale (what can I say – I’m frugal). All in all, I like this keyboard a lot. Ergonomically, it’s quite excellent, and I recommend the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for anyone looking for a solid and attractive ergonomic keyboard.
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