...that Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) are injuries of body parts caused by exerting too much stress to that body part? This may happen because that body part is used far more than capable of being used or is forced to work much harder than normal. Good ergonomics can prevent this if a person uses a machine that is ergonomically improved to be more comfortable for the user.
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....that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a RSI caused by too much pressure exerted on a nerve in the wrist? It results in numbness of the index and middle finger as well as weakness of the thumb. Tasks that require forceful and repetitive movements may cause swelling around the tendons of the wrist, resulting in CTS. This injury can easily be prevented if the user of the machine or device does not do/avoids tasks that may require repetitive or forceful movements with specific fingers.
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....that Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a RSI generally caused by long term computer use and results from straining the eye muscles? It is a group of eye and vision related problems that can cause eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and neck/shoulder pain. The affects are temporary, however, so you can stop them by using better lighting, preventing glare on the computer screen, viewing from a proper distance and sitting in correct posture.
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....that the word ergonomics originated from two greek words: "ergon", meaning work, and "nomoi" meaning natural law? They combined to basically mean: the science of work and a person's relationship to that work.
...that Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) are injuries of body parts caused by exerting too much stress to that body part? This may happen because that body part is used far more than capable of being used or is forced to work much harder than normal. Good ergonomics can prevent this if a person uses a machine that is ergonomically improved to be more comfortable for the user.
....that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a RSI caused by too much pressure exerted on a nerve in the wrist? It results in numbness of the index and middle finger as well as weakness of the thumb. Tasks that require forceful and repetitive movements may cause swelling around the tendons of the wrist, resulting in CTS. This injury can easily be prevented if the user of the machine or device does not do/avoids tasks that may require repetitive or forceful movements with specific fingers.
....that Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a RSI generally caused by long term computer use and results from straining the eye muscles? It is a group of eye and vision related problems that can cause eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and neck/shoulder pain. The affects are temporary, however, so you can stop them by using better lighting, preventing glare on the computer screen, viewing from a proper distance and sitting in correct posture.
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