Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Stress Injuries now account for over 500,000 injuries yearly - and that's just at work.
Most treatment is expensive, prolonged, and only minimally effective at reversing the damage.
However, injuries can be easily and significantly reduced by proper ergonomic intervention before these musculoskeletal problems occur. Simply put, ergonomics is the science that studies how to best make the work environment fit the worker. The goal of ergonomics in the office environment is to help prevent injury and increase the comfort and productivity of the individual. To do this, Ergonomists call upon the principles of engineering, biology, architecture, physiology, and psychology in designing and optimizing work systems and environments. Studies have shown that ergonomic improvements result in productivity increases, dramatic increases in worker satisfaction, and a significant decrease in workplace injuries.