In a number of cases patients with RSI have slowly developed RSD, which has been neglected in the literature. I ve written this FAQ to assist in understanding myofascial pain, a syndrome that is still quite a mystery to many people including physicians, chiropractors, and therapists. An extensive report on CTS with information, resources, and literature. Reports are reviewed by physicians at Harvard Medical School and are updated quarterly. A Major Problem For College Students by Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine H. Gibney Computer use among students has increased dramatically in the last few years.
Many universities now require a computer and computer literacy for enrollment.
When questioned about computer use most students report discomfort such as dry eyes, neck and shoulder tightness, back pain and exhaustion. Michael Roberts, B.App. With the increasing use of personal computers in homes and offices around the world, there is an increasing incidence of computer-related disorders. Preventive efforts such as minimizing repetition whenever possible, rotating jobs, setting up ergonomically sound workstations, taking stretch breaks, and using assistive devices are becoming more widespread. Although prevention techniques are critical to success, it can sometimes be hard to know how much and where to apply them.