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25th September 2009
Many golfers are not aware of the rotator cuff and its function in golf. This group of muscles around the shoulder is crucial to the golf swing. Not surprisingly, the shoulder is one of the areas most often affected by the golf swing. Many golfers fall... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
A scissor lift or a lift table or a platform lift... call it by any name you want, it is a blessing for many an industry. It is simply a work table or platform used to carry any kind of load including that of a few people. When the scissor legs or the cri... Read >
Author: dfgdhg11th September 2009
In today’s world we inevitably have to spend some time in front of the computer typing. Did you know that without correct posture, your chances of being diagnosed with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) which is a potentially disabling illness caused by pro... Read >
Author: Austin Butler04th September 2009
In today’s world we inevitably have to spend some time in front of the computer typing. Did you know that without correct posture, your chances of being diagnosed with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) which is a potentially disabling illness caused by pro... Read >
Author: Austin Butler30th August 2009
Over two million people in the UK suffer accidents at work every year, according to HSE statistics.
A study by the Labour Force Survey showed that this includes around 300,000 injuries which are serious enough to be reported, representing a rate of on... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker27th August 2009
Today, computer and videoGAMES, outsell almost every other type of toy at toy stores. Most children play computer GAMES, or video games somewhere - if not in arcades and internet cafes, then maybe at home or at friends' homes. The computer game industry... Read >
Author: joe weiss28th July 2009
In recent times, hand reflexology has become as popular as foot reflexology because of various types of injuries known to occur with the hands.
The contraction and extension of the anterior muscles and posterior muscles of hands, fingers and wrists pla... Read >
Author: John Fisher23rd June 2009
Work claims are for all types of work place accidents and injuries. It need not be only for high risk jobs but also for works that get a repetitive strain injury at work. Work claims are endorsed in cases where a worker under an employer or an organizatio... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan20th May 2009
What are the Pain Conditions that can be Treated by a Singapore Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, offers another pain treatment option besides medication and surgery.
Below is a list of common musculoskeletal and orthope... Read >
Author: gabriellee13th May 2009
Since the popular arrival of the Apple iPhone just over 2 years ago, the mobile phone market has been overrun with touchscreen phones trying to outdo Apple’s all-singing-all-dancing prodigy. Most of the big mobile phone manufacturers now have at least o... Read >
Author: Kimberley Howson12th May 2009
By all accounts, 2009 looks to be a year of frugality - a period in which households attempt to reign in their monthly budgets as the prospect of redundancy looms forbiddingly on the horizon, if it has not already arrived. However, while this may mean poo... Read >
Author: Harvey McEwan02nd May 2009
Have you heard of Repetitive Strain Injuries or RSI? If you have experienced wrist pain, shoulder pain, neck pain or back pain due to repetitive tasks, more likely you had an episode of RSI.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a repetitive strain injury among t... Read >
Author: strawberryjam26th April 2009
Ted Theodore Sumner | Ted Sumner | Attorney Ted Sumner is an attorney who practices law in several different areas including but not limited to: appeals, car accidents, and injury law.
I have reviewed his law practice and here is what you should know i... Read >
Author: chaoticconformity17th April 2009
Having played guitar for over 20 years, and more recently having started teaching students myself, it has become increasingly obvious to me that the initial few weeks of the learning process are the most crucial. On average I'd say my students are 25% beg... Read >
Author: kegandwyer17th April 2009
13th March 2009
When buying office furniture it is important that you do not go out and buy all the items in which you think your need without giving much thought for the space in the room or office you are working in. For those that work at home this is of much more imp... Read >
Author: Henry Funk10th March 2009
There is absolute truth in the fact that the more you practice, the better you will get at guitar, but there is a limit. A key problem with guitarists of all skill levels and ages, is that if they are genuinely enjoying playing guitar, they sometimes tend... Read >
Author: Jon Sibbs18th February 2009
If you have been feeling some pain in your wrist, weakness and lack of energy in your arm, chances are you are working long hours with a mouse and have not been resting.
The majority of us when using an average mouse we tend to have our palm facing dow... Read >
Author: JiangChen08th February 2009
What is Powerball
A Powerball an amazing, addictive device that is speedily spreading around the world into the hands of sportsmen and women, musicians etc. It is a small dynamic handheld device that can be used in fitness, sports & for fun manner. D... Read >
Author: jackin03rd February 2009
Industrial workers often suffer injuries at the workplace due to insufficient safety. Faulty equipments and machinery, unsafe working environment, can cause injuries. Any person who has been a victim of such injuries can make a claim for the losses suffer... Read >
Author: Sadhana25th January 2009
A personal injury is a type of injury is a type of injury wherein a person is hurt due to the negligence of someone. Most often the personal injuries result due to a slip or by falling. The injuries must have resulted due to the negligence of someone. The... Read >
Author: Sadhana20th January 2009
Slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips and falls are the most common type of injury sustained at work. Where ever you work be it in an office, shop or factory there are plenty of trip hazards no matter how good your health and safety is. Some of us are just... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th December 2008
As you may have already read in our article Health effects of internet marketing internet marketers are particularly prone to a number of negative health effects due to the long hours and significant effort necessary to develop and maintain an online busi... Read >
Author: madhvi mittal04th December 2008
As you may have already read in our article "Health effects of internet marketing", internet marketers are particularly prone to a number of negative health effects due to the long hours and significant effort necessary to develop and maintain an online b... Read >
Author: madhvi mittal04th December 2008
As you may have already read in our article Health effects of internet marketing internet marketers are particularly prone to a number of negative health effects due to the long hours and significant effort necessary to develop and maintain an online busi... Read >
Author: madhvi mittal01st December 2008
Personal injury, in legal terms, describes a situation in which a person has suffered some form of physical or psychological injury as a result of an accident or medical malpractice. The type of personal injury claims that are seen the most often include... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2008
With more and more people taking long, extended breaks, enjoying working holidays abroad, and emigrating to warmer sunnier climates, staying in touch with friends and family has become an integral part of our 21st century lives.
Thankfully, keeping i... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane20th October 2008
Compensation for accidents can be claimed by people who have suffered personal injuries due to accidents which they have met with and its not their fault. Filing claims for compensation has become more common nowadays than in the past. Thanks to growing n... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan06th October 2008
A scissor lift, sometimes known as a table lift, is a work platform used for carrying loads or people. It moves upwards when the criss-crossing supports beneath the platform draw together, pushing the lift upwards. It enables the operator to adapt its hei... Read >
Author: James29th September 2008
Compensation for accidents can be claimed by people who have suffered personal injuries due to accidents which they have met with and its not their fault. Filing claims for compensation has become more common nowadays than in the past. Thanks to growing n... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan10th September 2008
Laptop desks are adjustable, ergonomic, and portable. These in short are some of the most sought after benefits of using mobile laptop desks. When you use ergonomically designed laptop desks, you have brought a multi-faceted laptop accessory that will do ... Read >
Author: Joanna Klink09th September 2008
Profession in Massage Therapy let them assist people in a momentous way with a high degree of personal contact. Massage Therapy gives a chance to express positive principles about caring and well-being in the work in a way that is both personally and prof... Read >
Author: Seema09th September 2008
Profession in Massage Therapy let them assist people in a momentous way with a high degree of personal contact. Massage Therapy gives a chance to express positive principles about caring and well-being in the work in a way that is both personally and prof... Read >
Author: Seema03rd September 2008
First of all let me tell you a little bit about what constitutes a personal injury. If you are a victim of an accident that should have been avoided if the right procedures were followed and the accident happened through no fault of your own then you will... Read >
Author: Helen25th July 2008
According to S.P. Tyrer in his Pain Reviews, volume 6, 1 July 1999, pp. 155-166 published by Hodder Arnold Journals. "Repetitive strain injury is mainly caused by abnormal postures and prolonged periods of work, changes in working practices and injuries ... Read >
Author: kareng17th July 2008
The term work related upper limb disorder is also known as repetitive strain injury. It is a general term that refers to chronic pain that can take place in any part of your arms, which includes your elbow, wrist, hands and fingers as well as your neck an... Read >
Author: Helen14th July 2008
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with designing according to the human needs, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. The field i... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th July 2008
Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical. Injury may also refer to injured feelings or reputation rather than injuries to the body. Some injuries are so... Read >
Author: Christine Layug20th June 2008
Personal injury refers to injury sustained from accidents that occur through no fault of your own. This broad term covers many injuries that can happen from numerous accidents. A back injury, broken/fractured bones, head injury, neck injury, whiplash, inj... Read >
Author: Helen28th May 2008
Repetitive Strain Injury is also known as cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), which is just one of many different names associated with Repetitive Strain Injury. The effect of Repetitive Strain Injury comes as the result of overusing a tool such as a comput... Read >
Author: Helen28th May 2008
Despite huge improvements in health and safety along with an ever increasing list of safety rules, sadly many workplaces still remain dangerous. It doesn’t matter what employment sector you work in there are potential dangers present in all of them. You... Read >
Author: Helen23rd May 2008
Repetitive strain injury or RSI is a condition resulting from overuse of a tool like a computer, guitar or anything that require repeated movements. The condition affects the muscles tendons and nerves of the hands, arms and upper back due to these being... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton01st May 2008
There are a variety of free weights that you can use to set up your home gym. The traditional ones include a barbell and dumbbell. These are good for giving you the opportunity to incorporate a variety of different exercises into your routines.
The b... Read >
Author: Paul Elms29th April 2008
It has been estimated that more than three million people are injured every year due to personal injury accidents that should have been avoided. These accidents could occur on the road, at work, in a public place, a slip trip or fall or due to medical neg... Read >
Author: Helen25th April 2008
What is ergonomics?
It is a science that looks into how people and their work fit together, and it aims to put people first. Ergonomics looks at things like office furniture, computer alignment and other work environmental factors to ensure each worker... Read >
Author: DaveRobbins09th April 2008
The condition of RSI is a syndrome that effects muscles, tendons and nerves in the hands, arms and upper back and is developed when muscles in these areas are kept tense for long periods of time, due to poor posture and/or repetitive motions. The most w... Read >
Author: mpressman07th April 2008
Part 1 of this article introduced the idea that many of the issues facing internet marketers and office workers were very similar and proposed that diet and exercise had a fundamental part in maintaining a healthy body. If you missed the article go to www... Read >
Author: TonyHG07th April 2008
Functional, versatile and great value for money, promotional mouse mats are one of the most popular promotional items, particularly because everyone with a computer needs one. If your employees regularly use computers for long periods, one of the best pro... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin25th March 2008
Gaming means long hours at the computer. Self absorbent and an obsessive hobby, incorrect habits and posture are detrimental to health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain, and disabilities of the hands and wrist like, RSI or Repetitive Stra... Read >
Author: Nirmal Kumar11th February 2008
With the proliferation and widespread adoption of SMS technology comes problems unheard of before. One such problem is texting addiction. It was reported that a Scandinavian therapy center, has treated around 60 addicts since 1998 and this number should h... Read >
Author: teodolfo clearsms18th January 2008
Repetitive strain injury, or RSI, is the name given to the symptom complex of pain in the arm and trunk. It is also called "cumulative trauma disorder," and is characterized by pain, swelling, burning, pins and needles, and numbness of the affected area. ... Read >
Author: Alien26th July 2007
So you’ve been involved in an accident and it wasn’t your fault but you’re unsure if you can claim? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
Here at Accident Consult Ltd we are able to advise you on your compensation and the amount of money you... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton12th July 2007
Magnetic Therapy have been used in the international sports world for many years for
healing injuries due to sprains and repetitive strain. Due to its capability of quick healing it is ruling a major area in the world of sports medicine. Sometimes much ... Read >
Author: gordy weiss10th May 2007
Do you have a job staring at a computer all day? Well most of us do now, but don't let it cramp your style. Everyone will develop some form of discomfort, strain or pain working at a desk job. But if you don't take care of yourself while you work throug... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea29th January 2007
Computers are used everyday in our daily routines from work to a personal calendar at home and e-mail. Even though computers have transformed our lives from technology and communication standpoints, their use facilitates physical and mental demand on com... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th November 2006
The violin player usually holds the instrument under the chin, supported by the left shoulder. The strings are sounded either by drawing the bow across them or by plucking them. The left hand regulates the sounding length of the strings by stopping them a... Read >
Author: Matthew Allison31st July 2006
Your computer desk, it might not look like much, but if you work with your computer a lot, it's actually a very important thing in your life. If it's configured wrongly, you could find yourself with wrist and back pain, not to mention struggling to think ... Read >
Author: John Gibb08th July 2006
Ergonomics is, basically, the science of comfort. It is the study of how your equipment affects you when you are at work, both in terms of maximising your efficiency and reducing any health risks that might be present.
Where you've probably heard the t... Read >
Author: John Gibb07th March 2006
Did you know that your body has more moving parts than any human-made machine? Your body is a complex system of muscles, joints, bones and so on, and sometimes they need a little extra care. Even if you are not an athlete who pushes his/her body to the li... Read >
Author: Anna Dorbyk09th February 2006
Millions of people long to work from home, and the lucky few manage to achieve their ambition. Once you have realised the dream, it's important to maintain the work-life balance or you could find your effectiveness declines. Working at home still has it... Read >
Author: Adrienne Davis16th January 2006
The work pattern of computer professionals carries a lot of orthopedic disorders. The chief complaint is constant pain in the upper limbs, neck, shoulders, and back. Upper limb disorders (also called RSI, or tenosynovitis) are the most worse as they may... Read >
Author: Nishanth Reddy22nd November 2005
Tips to avoid eye strain and Proper sitting tips while playing games
Gaming means long hours at the computer. Self absorbent and an obsessive hobby, incorrect habits and posture are detrimental to health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson
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