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Repetitive Stress Injuries
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 
 Basic information on carpal tunnel syndrome. Sections cover symptoms, risks, screening and diagnosis, treatment, prevention, self-care, coping, and alternative medicine. Includes related articles. From the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/DS00326 Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet
Questions and answers about the health condition "in which the body's peripheral nerves are compressed or traumatized," resulting in "pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm." Covers risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research. Also available in Spanish. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 14, 2005 Effective Ergonomics: Strategy for Success
Information for employers on ergonomics in the workplace. "OSHA [Occupational Safety & Health Administration] has a four-pronged comprehensive approach to ergonomics designed to quickly and effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace": guidelines for industries, enforcement, outreach and assistance to businesses, and an advisory committee on ergonomics. Searchable and browsable. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/ Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Feb 23, 2004 Ergonomics ...
"Following ergonomic principles helps reduce stress and eliminate many potential injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture, and repeated tasks." In this site the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers ergonomic information and advice on designing computer workstations and laboratories, and about industrial ergonomics. Includes self-assessment information and exercises. "Ergonomic Primer for CDC Staff" outlines basic ergonomic concepts, musculoskeletal symptoms, assessment criteria, and treatment options. http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/Ergonomics/Ergohome.htm Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 15, 2003 HealthyComputing
A searchable site describing the importance of computer ergonomics and how to avoid computer-related injuries. It "contains tips on proper workstation setup, buyer's guides to ergonomic products, an encyclopedia of medical conditions associated with computer use, and a special section for common computer-related causes of discomfort and their potential fixes." There are special sections on ergonomics for children and for people using cell phones, laptops, and other mobile devices. http://www.healthycomputing.com/ Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Apr 27, 2003 Typing Injury FAQ
This educational site contains "a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), resources for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description of assistive products to reduce injury risk and symptoms." It contains mainly textual information on ergonomics and human factors, alternative keyboards, pointing devices, speech recognition, accessories, software, children and computer use, organizations, and an archive with a wide variety of collected articles on the subject. http://www.tifaq.com/ Topics: Computers, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Apr 12, 2002 |
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