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| Question | Answer |
| Ergonomic | The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximise productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. |
| R.S.I (Repetitive Strain Injury) -Cause | By repeated movements over a long period of time e. g: -Typing a mouse for long periods of time -Too much force on fingers when typing -Wrong height on workstation or chair -Arms are in unnatural position |
| R.S.I (Repetitive Strain Injury) -Symptoms | -Aching, weakness, swelling, tenderness, numbness and pins and needles/burning sensation on arms and hands -Pain in arm or wrist even after rest -Stiffness and aching in shoulders and neck |
| R.S.I (Repetitive Strain Injury) -Prevention | - Work station and chair to correct height -Use a wrist rest -Elbows close to sides -Five minutes break between an hour |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -What? | Bones which protect tendons that allows your fingers to move. The median nerve which controls some muscle to move your thumb. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Cause | - Too much pressure on the median nerve - Doing things with your hands that you are not used to |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Symptoms | - Worse at night and morning -Numbness in hands/fingers -Pain in the forearm, going up to shoulder and neck -Tingling and burning - Difficult to grip objects |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Prevention | - Avoid typing or using the mouse for long time -Avoid repetitive actions -Take regular breaks |
| Ulnar Neuritis -What? | Around the back of the inside of the elbow |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Cause | Elbow on the desk which causes compression of the nerve |
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