Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Some disturbances in body tissues such as muscles


Some disturbances in body tissues such as muscles, tendons and nerves of the hands and arms, such as tendinitis, tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as RSI (Repetitive Strain Injuries) or CTD (Cumulative Trauma Disorders), affecting in particular people like packers , assigned to the conveyor assembly, musicians, tennis players etc. ... who strive to always along the same muscles.

Today, with the increasing use of computers and intense to work, learn, communicate and play, these disturbances, together with the oculo-visual and a pain in the neck, shoulders and back, are also spreading quickly among users of computer.

The main risk factors are to be found in:
a lack of knowledge and application of ergonomic principles
a lack of information and awareness of the dangers
incorrect choice or poor provision of equipment
by incorrect sitting postures or maintained for too long
rapid, repetitive movements of hands and fingers for extended periods of work
absence of breaks in work.

To prevent the DFC, in summary:
Learn about the causes that contribute to the DFC
Choose equipment and ergonomic regolale very carefully
Relieves muscle tension, with frequent exercises and physical micropause
Change is often good sitting, get up frequently and vary the type of activity

What are the most frequent DFC?:

The physical computer is not more popular than skeletal muscle. According to NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health at Work), the main cause of high levels of fatigue, errors in work and of working days lost is the visual fatigue. Studies of NIOSH noted that if work on the computer more than 3 hours a day, you can be among the 88 percent of those who suffer from visual disturbances.

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