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	Marji Hajic BellaOnline's Ergonomics Editor

10 Steps for Avoiding Repetitive Strain Pain
In November 2007 the National Athletic Trainers’ Association published “10 Steps to Combat Low Back Pain. By slightly modifying these steps, computer and desk workers can avoid the stresses that put them at risk for repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel and tendinitis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Back to the Basics
What exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome? This article goes back to the basics and describes anatomy, cause of injury, occupational risk factors. Tips for ergonomic prevention are included.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ABCs
The basics of carpal tunnel syndrome from A-Z - this article offers quick tips on injury prevention and recovery.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Carpal Tunnel´s Counterpart
Lurking in the shadow of carpal tunnel´s fame is its counterpart, cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel is the second most commonly occurring nerve compression of the upper extremity. There are simple modifications that can help relieve the symptoms of this frequently repetitive strain injury.

DeQuervain's - Repetitive Strain Thumb Pain
Mouse use, keyboard activity, use of PDAs and cell-phone texting can all be causes of thumb pain. Here is a description of DeQuervain´´s Tenosynovitis and suggestions for preventing this common cause of thumb pain.

Epicondylitis - Repetitive Strain Elbow Pain
Commonly called tennis or golfer�s elbow, Epicondylitis is pain at either side of the elbow where the finger and wrist muscles originate at the bony bumps of the humerus. Read this article for tips on how to prevent this common injury.

Pain-Free Mousing
Causes of and tips for avoiding repetitive strain mousing pain.

Rounded Shoulders and Forward Head Posture
Poor posture habits have taken many years to develop. It stands to reason, then, that to develop deal alignment for shoulders, neck and head, to reverse poor posture and to relax tight neck muscles, working with a program over time will be both necessary and safe.

The Elbow & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, and pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. "The Elbow" is part of a series that takes a closer look at the mechanism of injury & specific injury prevention techniques for particular pain areas.

The Fingers & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, & pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. "The Fingers" is part of a series that takes a closer look at the mechanism of injury & specific injury prevention techniques for particular pain areas.

The Neck & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, and pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. "The Neck" is the first of a series taking a closer look at the mechanism of injury and injury prevention techniques for specific pain areas.

The Rotator Cuff - How to Avoid Shoulder Pain
A description of the rotator cuff, its importance in providing for a strong and pain-free shoulder, and how to avoid shoulder pain.

The Shoulder & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, and pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. �The Shoulder� is part of a series taking a closer look at the mechanism of injury and specific injury prevention techniques for particular pain area

The Wrist & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from computer use or desk work can cause headaches, eyestrain, and pain through the neck, shoulders, arms and back. "The Wrist" is part of a series that takes a closer look at the mechanism of injury & specific injury prevention techniques for particular pain areas.

Trigger Finger - Repetitive Strain Finger Pain
Mouse and keyboard use can cause finger pain. One common cause of finger pain is called trigger finger. Trigger finger is a swelling of tendons that bend the fingers causing snapping and pain in the fingers. Here are some tips on how to avoid this common finger repetitive strain injury.