As more and more people use computers , carpal tunnel syndrome and other forms of RSI have become more prevalent.
Typical symptoms are numbness or burning in the fingers or wrist.
If not addressed early on, the injury can cause permanent damage. There are a number of ways to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, including adjusting the height and angle of your chair and keyboard , and taking frequent breaks from typing. Modern office furniture, designed especially for computer use, can help considerably. Article on ergonomics Family PC article on answers to questions about health and computing. This is a page on typing Injuries written by Dan Wallach of Princeton's Computer Science department.