rgonomics is not a term many people are familiar
with. In fact, when the question was asked at a random message board
about what ergonomics was, many people were stumped and thought it had
something to do with money.
If you've never experienced it, consider yourself lucky. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-a painful condition caused by swelling of the tendons in the wrists-is no joke. Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from the affliction on a daily basis; many have had to quit their jobs or abandon favorite activities, and the worst part is... chances are, it could have been avoided.
The work pattern of computer professionals carries a lot of orthopedic
disorders. The chief complaint is constant pain in the upper limbs,
neck, shoulders, and back. Upper limb disorders (also called RSI, or
tenosynovitis) are the most worse as they may rapidly lead to permanent
incapacity.
Repetitive strain injury occurs when the movable parts of the limbs are
injured. Most of the times, the victims of this injury are computer
professionals, musicians, students, and others who have to use their
hands regularly in a repetitive manner.