Can stress increase our risk for carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries? Take increased muscle tension, fatigue & loss of sleep, add in long hours on the computer, factor in fewer dollars available to spend on ergonomic equipment, and you have the perfect storm brewing.

Orthopedic surgeons are seeing with increasing frequency an injury that technically is now commonly being dubbed “cell phone elbow” caused by holding the phone to the ear for long periods of time. Read more about "cell phone elbow" and how to prevent it.

The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is promoting Healthy Hands Week from June 8-12, 2009.

We spend a significant portion of our computer activity using the mouse. Although typing excessively has been linked to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and nerve injuries caused by mousing activity is quite common. Here are some tips that may help ease mousing pain.

For those who experience cold hands while mousing or typing, or for those who use a computer in an air-conditioned work environment, the Mouse Hand Warmer Blanket Pouch, the Warm Mouse, and the Warm Mouse Pad designed by IMG Products deserve a second look.

Why it makes good business sense to implement ergonomic changes. Some examples of no-to-low cost ergonomic practices.

Ergonomic and safety tips to keep you healthy and pain-free when using your PDA or Smartphone.

As the ergonomic profession changes to ensure injury prevention and cost saving as well as improvements in productivity, the definition of "ergonomics" is becoming broader. What exactly does the term "ergonomics" mean, where was the term derived, and what is the definition?

In the current economic times, it is important to reduce costs in business while improving productivity. Although ergonomic changes can initially cost a company some money, the savings in improved productivity and in eliminating lost work time due to injuries can be well worth the price.

Now that spring is in the air, many of us are headed to the garden. The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) offers some tips that will keep your hands in healthy computing condition.