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Posts Tagged ‘carpal tunnel syndrome’
This simple video demonstrates the thinking behind ergonomic keyboards which have been split in half, to reduce pressure on the wrist, and prevent problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury.
The video explains how a split keyboard means the user no longer needs to twist the wrists to type. It has been produced by ergonomic office product supplier Keytools, and includes a subtle plug for the Goldtouch ergonomic keyboard. The video is short and effective.
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Early reviews of the Apple Ipad have raised concerns about the ergonomics of its design.
Two days before the official US launch of the Ipad, key American reviewers have been given previews of the gadget – but early feedback has suggested the ergonomics of the Ipad may be poor.
Business Insider said it was “stumped about how we’re going to comfortably hold the Ipad for extended periods of time”, after watching an Apple video walkthrough of the Ipad.
A teenage schoolgirl may need carpal tunnel surgery on both her wrists after sending more than 100 text messages a day from her mobile phone, reports the Chicago Sun Times.
Doctors say Annie Levitz, 16, is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, a form of repetitive strain injury, whereby nerves in the wrist become trapped.
She has lost the feeling in her hands and is unable to pick up some objects, has to wear braces on both wrists and also needs pain-killing injections.