Injuries often result from prolonged, uninterrupted use of the keyboard or mouse.
Minor stresses in hands and arms repeated many times daily can cause discomfort or pain in fingers, wrists, arms, neck and shoulders. If ignored, these discomforts can lead to early fatigue, stress and loss of efficiency and potential injury. The most common type of repetitive injuries are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Epicondilitis and Tenosynovitis. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when tendons swell in the carpal tunnel and pinch the median nerve, resulting in debilitating pain and the loss of sensation in one or both hands. Studies show that a carefully planned workstation and work habits can reduce the risks of such injuries.