Computer-use RSI probably isn’t Carpal Tunnel?
December 15th, 2005
According to new research from the Harvard Med school, long-term computer use can lead to a variety of Repetative Strain Injuries, but probably not specifically Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
RSI pain from improper computer use, poor working posture and other workplace ergonomic problems can occur in the neck, shoulders and other parts of the body in addition to the hands and wrists. Actual cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the study claims, are far more likely to arise from factors such as weight, genetics, stress fractures or even pregnancy.
Cnet reports the story at:
Keyboard carpal culprit? Not so, study says
Interestingly, the comments on the story are quite skeptical, with some readers even asserting that Harvard has a legal interest in disproving the computing/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome connection.
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