What Causes Computer-Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The drastic increase in computer-related carpal tunnel syndrome injuries is due to computer mouse use is largely due to the problem that the generic, computer mouse that ships with most computers does not properly fit the computer users hand! Hence, this generic computer mouse results in excessive fatigue, pain and pressure within the carpal tunnel and thus contributes to injuries that range from calloused hands and wrists, to carpal tunnel syndrome, and other cumulative trauma disorders In fact, recent studies by Tech Dyne, International, Inc concluded that the use of a generic, poor-fitting computer mouse for a single four-hour period caused a loss of strength in the hand in arm of up to 60% and caused the muscles being used in these repetitive operations to get overused, causing inflammation and injury. This is considered the number one ergonomic risk factor for developing computer-related carpal tunnel syndrome. Primary Causes of Computer Mouse Related Carpal Tunnel Sydrome: Shape:
