unnel Syndrome (CTS) is the name of one condition which affects the wrist and hands. Irritation to the median nerve at the wrist can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness.” (http://www.s-sc.com/risk.htm). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very common with computer users. “The average person working at a keyboard can perform 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes a day. Small repetitive movements can disturb the delicate balance of muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the hand and cause cumulative trauma disorders (CTD’s), also known as Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s).” (http://www.ergonomics.ucla.edu/Ergowebv2.0/articles/rsianatomy.htm). There are many symptoms of CTD’s. “Some of the symptoms of CTD’s are: tightness, discomfort, stiffness, or pain in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, or elbows; tingling coldness, or numbness in the hands; clumsiness or loss of strength and coordination in the hands; pain that wakes you up at night; feeling a need to massage your hands, wrists, and arms.” (http://www.emporia.edu/ibed/jour/jour11/tinabrn1/html/). Because of these many disorders, doctors don’t always diagnose CTD’s correctly. “The most knowledgeable medical specialists for CTD’s are generally considered to be physiatrists, or physical medicine specialists.” (http://www.office-ergo.com/alternat.htm). Besides repetitious work there are other causes of CTD’s and they include: holding the same position, posture, direct pressure on nerves or tendons, use of force, cold temperatures and vibration.Another common condition of office and computer-related work include back pain. Most office and computer workers are restrained to desk work most of the day. “People who sit for long periods are at risk for back disorders. The two greatest problems seem to be 1) sitting upright or forward, and 2) not changing position.” (...
