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Robert Reuss's List: 201 Prevention and Symptoms of MSD

  • Nov 18, 11

    Take a 5-10 minute break every hour!

    www.ccohs.ca/...stretching.html

    • It is recommended that a person break for 5-10 minutes for every hour spent at a workstation.

  • Nov 22, 11

    Usually, Ergonomic Causes of disorders is the out come of the misalignment between the user and their computer components. Also contact stress and force plays a part.

    www.safecomputingtips.com/ergonomics-causes.html

    • Ergonomic Causes Of Disorders

  • Nov 21, 11

    It is important to report signs and symptoms as early as possible to prevent serious injury or permanent damage.

    www.osha.gov/...more.html

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          It is important to report signs and symptoms as early as possible to  prevent serious injury or permanent damage. Users at risk for MSDs  associated with computer use may experience some of the following  signs or symptoms:
         
           
        • Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand
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        • Reduced grip strength in the hand
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        • Swelling or stiffness in the joints
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        • Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back
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        • Reduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or back
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        • Dry, itchy, or sore eyes
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        • Blurred or double vision
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        • Aching or tingling
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        • Cramping
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        • Weakness
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         Although these symptoms may not necessarily  lead to an MSD, if experienced, the user should make an evaluation of  their working positions and their workstation layout. The checklists may be  helpful.

  • Nov 21, 11

    Repetitive motion injuries develop over time and occur when muscles and joints are stressed, tendons are inflamed, and nerves are pinched and the flow of blood is restricted.

    De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Tendonitis & Tenosynovitis
    Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Wrist Ganglion
    Trigger Finger
    Back Injuries

    www.ars.usda.gov/...docs.htm

    • Ergonomic Disorders Commonly Found Among Laboratory Personnel

  • Nov 21, 11

    Stretches and exercises can help to make one more flexible with increase endurance, and improve strength. This will decrease the possibility of developing a MSD.

    ergonomics.ucla.edu/exercises.html

    • Stretches   and exercises can help to increase flexibility, improve   strength and avoid discomfort.

  • Nov 21, 11

    Stretch Principles
    Shoulders Rolls
    Body Reach and Rotation
    Calf Stretch
    Hamstring Stretch
    Quadriceps Stretch
    Backwards Bed

    ergonomics.ucla.edu/Stretch_Body.html

    • Body Stretches

  • Nov 22, 11

    Reaching Stretch
    Overhead Stretch
    Triceps Stretch
    Shoulder Stretch
    Chest and Back Stretch
    Chair Rotation Stretch

    ergonomics.ucla.edu/Stretch_Upper.html

    • These   stretches are useful for workers who complete assemloy   tasks and do a lot of reaching, like lab workers.

  • Nov 21, 11

    Neck Stretch
    Pec Corner Stretch
    Overhead Reach
    Shoulder Pinch
    Chair Rotation Stretch
    Arms Behind Back Stretch
    Wrist flexed/fingers straight
    Wrist extended/fingers point up
    Wrist extended/fingers point down
    Thoracic Spine Extension Stretch
    Prop Ups or Press Ups

    ergonomics.ucla.edu/Ex_Office.html

    • Flexibility/Stretching   Exercises

  • Nov 21, 11

    Waxing
    Wall Angels
    Sidelying Shoulder Exercise
    Prone Lying Scapular Exercise
    Theraband Rows
    Isometric Abdominal Exercise
    Wall Slides
    Sit to Stands

    ergonomics.ucla.edu/Ex_Posture.html

    • Posture   Strengthening Exercises
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