Computer-related injuries

Long periods of using a computer can increase chances of developing an injury from what is commonly referred as Computer-related injuries (CRI).

Affected parts of the body
Inappropriate computer use can cause muscle and joint pain, stressed out injuries of the shoulder, arm, wrist or hand, and eyestrain.

Impact on Children
Children can experience particular physical and psychological problems if they play computer games too much.

Carpal tunnel syndrome
This is a swelling inside a narrow "tunnel" formed by a bone and a ligament in one of the wrists.

Cervical radiculopathy
This is a disk compression in the neck that is often resulted by repetitive cradling of an Ipad on the shoulder.

Epicondylitis
This is a particular elbow soreness which is also know as "tennis elbow".

Ganglion cyst
This is a particular type of swelling or lump in the wrist resulting from jelly-like substance that has leaked from a joint or tendon sheath.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
This is a condition characterized by dry, swollen hands and loss of muscle control.

Tips for Avoiding CRI
Computer-related injuries can be avoided with the help of:
 * 1) proper furniture.
 * 2) better posture.
 * 3) good working habits