DVORAK Keyboard Layout helps Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The DVORAK Keyboard Layout is an alternate way to layout the keys on a keyboard created back in 1936 by Dr. Dvorak. They keys are laid out so less finger motion is needed. The common QWERTY layout was chosen to prevent typewriters from getting stuck. It has a potential to help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or wrist [...] Related posts:

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Roller Mouse Pro Mouse Alternative for Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Roller Mouse Pro is a mouse alternative pointing device that has a roller bar that acts like a highly sensitive mouse.  You do not need to reposition your hands to move a mouse, cutting down on excess motion.  You can also program the buttons for specific tasks. Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be [...] Related posts:

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Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck

Repetitive Strain Injury or Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck are now unfortunately becoming more and more common. People have aching hands, wrists, necks, and backs. Some tips: 1) Take a rest break every five minutes, stand up and walk around 2) Prevent eye strain by looking away from the tiny screen [...] Related posts:

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Cyclist’s palsy or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Bicycling – Ironman Elite Gloves, Stem Riser

Bicycling had a piece on cyclist’s palsy. “About one-quarter of all riders will develop cyclist’s palsy–pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hands, wrists or fingers–says Andrew Pruitt, a bike-fit and sports-medicine expert.” They go on to suggest adjusting bike fit and list some exercises to strength muscles. As one suffering from computer induced [...] Related posts:

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Paraffin Wax Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The HoMedics Paraspa Plus Paraffin Bath is a low cost hot paraffin wax therapy bath that I use. I learn about the usefulness of these wax baths in hand therapy, used them at their facility, and decided to buy my own.  TherabathPRO makes a professional grade model that my hand therapy clinic has. They [...] Related posts:

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