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Health Warning
Use of a keyboard may be linked to serious injuries or disorders.
When using a computer, as with many activities, you may
experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders,
neck, or other parts of your body. However, if you experience
symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain,
throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or
stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS.
PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even
if the symptoms occur when you are not working at your
computer. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful
and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the
nerves, muscles, tendons, or other parts of the body. These
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel
syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and other conditions.
While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about
MSDs, there is a general agreement that many factors may be
linked to their occurrence, including: medical and physical
conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health, and
how a person positions and uses his or her body during work and
other activities (including use of a keyboard or pointing device).
Some studies suggest that the amount of time a person uses a
keyboard may also be a factor. For guidelines that may help you
work more comfortably with your computer and possibly reduce
your risk of experiencing an MSD, consult your local physician.
If you have any questions about how your own lifestyle, activities,
or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a
qualified health professional.
