by Administrator
11. June 2010 21:55
Dorsiflexion of the wrist is of of the classic causes of computer related RSI. If you rest the heel of your palm on the desk and raise your fingers to use the mouse or keyboard you are exposing your wrist to dorsilflexion, straining the wrist muscles and tendons and running the risk of developing RSI!
Ensure you use correct typing / mouse posture and this risk will be minimized.
Mouse Pad With Wrist Rest
I use a simple mouse mat with a built in gel wrist rest/guard. This works for me and prevents dorsiflexion of the wrist
Mouse Alternatives
If using a computer mouse is causing problems why not ccheck out one of the many alternatives or use the mouse less.
by Administrator
4. June 2010 20:43
The symptoms of the RSI condition 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' vary significantly. The symptoms tend to deterioriate over time unless action is taken. Symptoms incclude
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Burning feeling in the thumb/fingers
- Pain in the hands
- Pain in the wrists
- Lack of strength
- Swelling of the hand
- Symptoms can sometimes be exaggerated at night
by Administrator
26. May 2010 00:17
There a many terms, abbreviations and acronymns used when discussing RSI. Here are a few of the ones we have come across.
Bursa
|
Small fluid-filled sacs that protect and lubricate pressure points in the body (e.g. Between bones and tendons/muscles) |
Bursitis
|
Inflammation of the 'Bursa' |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
Compression of the median nerve which can cause pain, a feeling of cold, tingling, 'pins and needles' and weakness |
CTS
|
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Dorsiflexion |
Bending the wrist upwards - typically while using a mouse or keyboard. Resting the heel of your palm on the desk and lifting your fingers to use the mouse/keyboard causes dorsiflexion |
| RSI |
Repetitive Strain Injury |