computers and your health

1. COMPUTERS AND YOUR
HEALTH

2. WHAT ARE THE COMMON COMPUTER
HEALTH RISKS?
1. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME is the inflammation of
the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the
wrist. It is caused by repeated bending of the wrist due to
long periods of typing and using the mouse. Symptoms
of CTS include burning pain in the wrist and numbness
and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers.

4. COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME
2. COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME describes
eye-related problems that result from prolonged
computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use.
Many computer users suffer from CVS. You may
have CVS if you have any of these conditions:
sore, burning, itching, or dry eyes; blurred or
double vision; headache or sore neck; and
increased sensitivity to light.

5. COMPUTER ADDICTION
3. COMPUTER ADDICTION occurs when the
computer consumes someone’s entire social
life. Symptoms of a user with computer
addiction include the following: craves
computer time, unable to stop computer
activity, neglects family and friends, and
irritable when not in front of a computer.
How can you prevent these computer-
related injuries which create a life-long
impact on health?

6. WHAT IS COMPUTER ERGONOMICS?

7. COMPUTER ERGONOMICS is a field of study that
attempts to reduce strain, fatigue, and injuries by
improving product design and workspace
arrangement. The goal is a comfortable, relaxed
posture

9. 1.Arrange your workstation. (

10. 2. Modify your body mechanics. Proper body
mechanics can help you avoid injury and
muscle fatigue. This includes: sitting properly,
and typing with light strokes.

11. 3. Adjust your work patterns. Break work
into smaller segments and switch between
tasks that use different motions.

12. 4. Move! Movement has many benefits: it relaxes
tissues, lubricates joints and prevents stiffness,
improves circulation, reduces fatigue, and builds
stamina. Every 30-60 minutes, take a brief (2-5 minute)
break to stretch and/or walk around.
5. Do some computer stretches.

13. COMPUTER STRETCHES