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Computer Professionals Are At Higher Risk Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2007-04-02 07:11:22 Computer professionals most of the time spend their time in front of computer and work with their fingers and thumbs for longer hours.
Working for longer hours overuses median nerve which is running from the forearm to the palm.
Median nerve passes through a narrow passageway of ligament and bones at the base of [...] Read more:Carpal
, Carpal Tunnel
, Computer
, Higher
, Syndrome
Ergorest Forearm Support To Support The Forearm 2007-03-30 17:29:01 Ergorest forearm support is designed to provide the user with support for the forearm.
It is light weight, easily movable and is made of aluminium alloy and polyamid. The pad is upholstered with genuine leather.
The forearm support is adjusted to the table top by adjustable clamps.
Height adjustment screws are present to adjust the [...] Read more:Forearm
, Support
Recaro Office Chair For Comfort 2007-03-24 14:13:47 Recaro office chair is thorough and comfortable. It supports natural S-curve of your back while holding you in the chair. No other office chair feels like a Recaro.
The main feature of the Recaro office chair is highly engineered support structure.
The other features include wider seat cushions, thigh extensions, extra large backrests [...] Read more:Chair
Office Ergonomics to Decrease the Aches of Work 2007-03-24 14:12:44 Office ergonomics means designing the work environment to match your needs and to avoid awkward working postures.
Aches and pains can develop into injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries if you don’t follow office ergonomics.
Minimize the risk of injuries by applying office ergonomics at your desk.
The work environment [...]
Mouse Trapper To Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury 2007-03-24 14:11:16 Mouse trapper is an extension to the keyboard.
It is a way to physically use the keyboard without physically touching it.
The mouse trapper helps to prevent or relieve pain from repetitive strain injuries.
The mouse trapper is attached to the keyboard and your mouse slots into a special cradle at the side. Special scroll [...] Read more:Injury
, Mouse
, Repetitive
, Strain
, Trapper
Laptop Holder To Minimize Stress 2007-03-24 14:10:05 PRODUCT DETAILS:
Encourages low-risk body postures while working on a laptop
Built-in document holder; in-line document position reduces neck and shoulder strain and maximizes data input speed
Height-adjustable for customized viewing comfort
Minimizes [...] Read more:Holder
, Laptop
Goldtouch Ergonomic Keyboard To Improve Posture And Productivity 2007-03-24 14:09:02 Goldtouch ergonomic keyboard is adjustable and allows you to adjust the two alphanumeric sections both horizontally and vertically to suit individual body requirements.
It improves posture, comfort and productivity while using your computer.
It helps in reducing repetitive strain injuries due to the reduced load in the muscles involved in carpal tunnel syndrome. [...] Read more:Ergonomic
, Improve
, Productivity
Workrite Flat Screen Monitor Mover 2007-03-24 14:07:52 The new eZ-ARM™ provides a complete new freedom of movement and adjustability to your workplace by allowing your monitor to be adjusted to just the right position as you want.
Freedom of Movement
eZ-ARM’s compact design allows two types of movements to your monitor. They are:
Maximum side-to-side [...] Read more:Monitor
, Mover
Contour Roller Mouse Pro To Reduce Shoulder Pain 2007-03-24 14:05:56 Contour RollerMouse
pro is designed to reduce awkward mouse reach and ease shoulder pain.
It is designed for effortless control of the cursor.
The contour roller mouse pro is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for a mouse by offering a roller bar and set of buttons below the keyboard to [...] Read more:Contour
, Shoulder
How Computer Use Can Lead To Repetitive Strain Injuries? Ways To Prevent RSI! 2007-04-04 09:11:47 The last day in the month of February is marked as repetitive strain injury awareness day.
Approximately 2.3 million Canadian adults have experienced a repetitive strain injury.
Repetitive
strain injury or musculosketal disorder (MSD) is a collective term for a variety of motion-induced, painful unbearable disorders that result from damage to muscles, nerves [...] Read more:Computer
, Injuries
, Strain
Ball Chair To Improve Your Posture And Build A Healthier Back 2007-04-07 11:03:02 Ball chair is an innovative ergonomic chair helps to improve your posture and to get fit.
It is a better desk chair that helps to your posture and keeps your body vitalized.
Product features:
The chair includes removable 52-centimeter fitness ball.
It is designed especially [...] Read more:Build
, Chair
, Improve
ERS 210 Flat Panel Monitor Arm 2007-04-13 11:01:19 The ERS 210 Panel
.htm">Flat Panel
Monitor
Arm allows the full articulation of the LCD monitor. The flat panel monitor arms allows for convenience of use almost anywhere.
This monitor arm folds up right over the mount and extends 20 inches from the center of the mount to the LCD monitor.
This monitor arm [...]
Smart Glove Ergonomic Wrist And Thumb Support 2007-04-16 09:37:20 The smart glove ergonomic wrist support is designed to relieve wrist pain caused by repetitive strain injury, cramping, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis.
The smart glove is designed specifically for mouse, laptop and keyboard use.
It consists of wrist pad filled with ergo beads that cushions and protects the underside of your wrist [...] Read more:Ergonomic
, Glove
, Smart
, Support
, Thumb
, Wrist
BALT - Pop Portable, Adjustable Laptop Stand 2007-04-21 08:09:35 Adjustable laptop stand is a portable desk that can be used when you need it and goes with you wherever you go.
The Balt Pop height adjustable laptop stand features a pneumatic lever adjustment and curved cut-out for user comfort.
Additional Details
Pneumatic lever adjustment for perfect height every [...] Read more:Laptop
, Portable
, Stand
Hag Quickstep For Healthful Circulation 2007-04-28 07:00:15 Studies have shown that 70% of the women and 40% of the men are suffering from some kind of health issues such as blood clots, varicose veins and pressure on the Achilles tendon due to pooling of fluids in the lower limbs.
These are the result of extended, motionless sitting.
Foot rests are useful [...]
Ergoclick Mouse Clicking Device Without Lifting A Finger 2007-04-25 06:55:26 Ergoclick mouse clicking device uses mouse without lifting finger.
It uses left palm to perform left, right and double click actions simply by shifting the weight of your palm.
It is ideal for people who suffer from trigger finger or find clicking the mouse to be a painful aspect.
With ergoclick mouse clicking device, [...] Read more:Clicking
, Device
, Lifting
, Mouse
Need Of Office Ergonomics To Work Comfortably! 2007-05-01 08:05:46 In the latest work environment survey, it is declared that 34 percent of the employed men and 38 percent of the employed women are suffering with jobs involving strenuous work postures.
Proper workstation assessments are recommended to reduce the possibility of strain at work. These assessments are important for every new employee, [...]
Comfort Keyboard System With Three Adjustable Sections 2007-05-04 07:07:22 Product description:
The comfort keyboard system is separated into three independently adjustable sections.
These sections are left, right, and alphanumeric keypad.
These sections can be adjusted, bend and rotated at any angle according to the user’s needs and comfort levels.
Features of comfort keyboard:
The three sections can be positioned according [...] Read more:System
, Three
Rolax Footrest For Optimum Relief For Foot And Back Fatigue 2007-05-07 06:59:06
Product features:
Rolax foot rest is a multi-position foot rest. It provides optimum relief for foot and back fatigue.
Plush padded, comfortable surface designed for individual comfort in home, office, business, and computer [...] Read more:Fatigue
, Optimum
The Classic Contoured Keyboard To Reduce Stress 2007-05-10 13:40:14 This is one of the most fashionable and flexible model of the contoured keyboard family.
It is most advantageous for all computer users. It can also be easily customized.
Features of contoured keyboard:
This product is available in several models including standard and pro USB [...] Read more:Classic
Tips To Reduce Eye Strain for Computer Users 2007-05-14 06:45:55 If you spend more time in front of the computer, you get eye strain.
If you stare at computer monitor for longer hours, you forget to blink.
If you don’t blink your eyes, the natural moisture in your eyes gets evaporated and your eyes become dry and irritated.
Dry eyes results in double vision, blurry, color [...] Read more:Computer
, Computer Users
, Strain
Stance Angle Chair-A Multi-Posture Sit-to-Stand Shifting Chair 2007-05-17 07:05:03 The stance angle chair is the first multi-posture sit-to-stand shifting chair.
A brilliant new design offers a healthy alternative to static seating.
Stance
is a high quality chair that adjusts on multiple planes.
Features of stance chair:
Better arm function: you can adjust the arm height and also you can [...] Read more:Angle
, Chair
, Multi
, Shifting
, Stand
Mouse Tray For Limited Desk Space 2007-05-21 00:15:53 Utilize mouse platform for comfortable computing and to free up desk space.
There are two mouse tray solutions for your work station. Separate mouse trays set up can be provided if you don’t want with a complete keyboard tray system.
Using an under desk mounted mouse platform frees up your desk work surface.
It [...] Read more:Mouse
, Space
Kneel Sit Chair Gives Terrific Comfort To Sit For Hours 2007-05-23 23:51:25 Kneel sit chair allows adjustments for people of various knee to hip length.
You can adjust and tilt the back of your chair and also it can be removable.
The seat slides forwards and backwards and adjusts in height. This chair has a roller base to provide more stability.
In what ways kneeling chairs help?
Kneel [...] Read more:Chair
, Hours
Suffering With Hand Tremors! Mouse Adaptor For Patients With Tremor 2007-05-28 00:38:08 Approximately 10 million people in the US alone are suffering from hand tremors.
Tremor conditions can have a devastating effect on people lives because they make simple everyday tasks incredibly difficult.
Some of these tasks include holding a drink and buttoning a shirt. Using a computer mouse is extremely hard for people with [...] Read more:Adaptor
, Mouse
, Suffering
, Tremors
How Daily Computer Work Can Cause You To Suffer From Eyestrain? 2007-06-02 03:05:17 Up to 125 million American employees are suffering from computer eyestrain.
Eyestrain and other vision problems can occur in as many as nine out of ten people using video display terminals at work.
This condition is due to prolonged computer use, eyes too close or too far from the monitor and some environmental [...] Read more:Cause
, Computer
, Daily
How To Reduce Wrist Pain? 2007-06-08 00:23:16 Use of computer for long hours can lead to discomfort and even injury. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the common cause of wrist pain.
The main causes of wrist pain are:
Position of the mouse not close to your hand
Wrist
resting on sharp or hard [...]