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6 December 2011
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) include a number of ailments affecting the muscles, tendons and nerves, primarily in the neck and upper limbs. It is particularly prevalent among workers who spend long periods using computers. Health experts in Britain have warned that debilitating strain injuries to the neck and thumb are becoming more common as high-tech gadgets grow ever more popular.
44% of Britons use their smartphones for accessing the Internet as well as simply making phone calls, according to a recent YouGov poll of over 2,000 people. Due to long periods spent staring at small screens and tapping at tiny keys on phones, hand injuries and so called “text neck” is becoming more prevalent. It is a treatable condition, but experts warn it is essential not to ignore the early warning signs.
Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association commented: "In an ideal posture, where a vertical line can be drawn from your ear through your shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, the weight is carried efficiently. But if the head is constantly held forward to squint at a screen, then the unusual posture makes the head feel up to four times heavier, increasing strain across the whole body. Keep use of smartphone to a minimum (no more than 40 minutes at a time), take regular breaks and look at different ways of interacting, such as voice recognition software for texting”.
References
Ferey, M (2011). Yahoo Health. Retrieved from: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/smartphone-addicts-starting-feel-pain-044754390.html
Hardy, T (2011). Medical Observer. Smartphone injuries on the rise. Retrieved from: http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/smartphone-injuries-on-the-rise
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