Are you a PDA user ? If you are, you may be one of many who are starting to show up at the doctor’s office with a repetitive stress injury of the fingers and thumbs. Here are some tips to avoid this growing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)
• Take frequent breaks.
• Write fewer and shorter messages; Use abbreviations
• Avoid thumb typing
• Learn how to stretch your finger and thumbsNotebook Computers Laptop computers are popular in the world of business. Many people are using them, but unfortunately no matter how you slice it they are not very “ergonomic”. Frequent use results in increased medical costs and decreased productivity. The following tips can be used to decrease the risk of musculoskeletal disorders associated with their use.
• Avoid prolonged use by taking frequent breaks.
•Use a detachable keyboard and mouse so the screen can be
raised to eye level.
•Place laptop on an empty notebook to allow for proper wrist and hand position.
