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At LaptopTables.com.au, we understand that ergonomic equipment will not always help you resolve the pain. This is why we have compiled some resources, including a Workspace Assessment Tool, links to popular research papers on Computer Usage, predominantly Laptop Usage ergonomics, and a services directory to help you find the closest professional to help you with exercise therapy, workstation assessments, physiotherapy, or even corporate massages to help you relieve the stress of everyday office grind.
If you work in the professional environment and wish to be listed in our short directory, or if you’re a research evangelist, please feel free to write to us. We’ll help spread the word around, and let our valued customers know the great work you’re doing. LaptopTables.com.au recommends these service providers in good faith, and is in no way responsible for any misinformation, diagnosis, equipment recommended, or services rendered. As with all issues relating to your health, ask for references and query your practitioner to ensure you are getting the best therapy and advice.
- Physio4all
Workplace assessment, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Massage, Sports Therapy
Shop P16, Northpoint Plaza, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney 2060
Website: www.Physio4all.com.au
- Kairros
Occupational Rehabilitation and OH&S Service
Suite 102, 48 Albany Street, St.Leonards NSW 2065
Website: www.kairros.com.au
- RehabCo
Workplace assessment, Return to Work
9/11 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2600
Website: www.Rehabco.com.au
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the main nerve that runs through the wrist. Pain is located at the heel of the hand and may refer to the index, middle and ring fingers. Common Symptoms are: Numbness, Pins and Needles in the thumb, index & middle figure, intense pain at night, sharp pain in the wrist, radiated or referred pain into the arm and shoulder.
Most Common Occupational Related Causes are: by a mixture of factors including - Typing for prolonged period without rest, Forceful and repetitive movements with your hands using the mouse or keyboard, Faulty positioning of the keyboard at an increased tilt causing excessive bending of the wrist, Size of your hand does not conform to the size of your mouse thereby causing excessive bending forces to the nerves and tendons of the wrist/hand.
Helping Suggestions: Take regular breaks every 30-40 minutes to stretch your hands and upper limb, Ultra-Flat, soft touch or split keyboard to reduce finger travel time while typing, Wrist rests for keyboard or mouse use to position the wrist in a neutral alignment and decrease pressure on the nerve at the wrist, Wireless IT accessories to reduce drag on upper limb/hand.
Neck pain most commonly as a result of muscular fatigue secondary to overuse. Pain at the base of the neck and between the shoulders and often radiated into the upper arm. Common Symptoms are: Aching discomfort at the base of neck and upper back, Discomfort can be located to one side of neck and shoulder and/or upper arm, Headaches due to tension in neck muscles, intermittent muscle spasms in neck muscles, dull pain may refer to the upper limb, elbow, forearm and hands
Most Common Occupational Related Causes are: Sitting unsupported and leaning forward in chair for prolonged periods, Monitor height not in line with seated eye level and/or too far to the side, Cradling handset with neck during long phone conversations can compress joint structures thereby causing muscle tension, Insufficient back support from chair, Typing with your elbows and forearms unsupported can create neck muscle fatigue, Repetitive head tilting while referring to documents.
Helping Suggestions: Take regular breaks every 30-40 minutes and stretch neck muscles, Use a Monitor arm or monitor stand to promote optimal monitor height (Our Notebook Stand Product is perfect for this). In-line document stand to neutralize neck position and prevent unnecessary head tilting while referring to documents, Make sure the chair back is high enough to support the spine while seated and not push the shoulders forward, Headset to promote neutral neck posture during phone use.
Injury to the vertebrae or disks in the neck causing a pressure on the nerve roots exiting close to the spine. Discomfort on one side of the neck and back of the arm, sometimes radiating to the fingers. Common Symptoms are: Pain that radiates down into your arms from your neck, Pins and needles or numbness in forearm and particular fingers, Pain often exacerbated with certain positions of the neck, Weakness in your arm is a warning sign that the condition is serious.
Most Common Occupational Related Causes are: Sitting unsupported and leaning forward in chair for prolonged periods, Unnecessary repetitive reaching, Insufficient back support from chair forcing neck and spine to slouch, Typing with your elbows and forearms unsupported can create neck muscle fatigue and nerve pressure, Cradling handset with neck during long phone conversations can compress nerve structures, Repetitive head tilting while referring to documents can reduce joint space for the nerve exiting the spine.
Helping Suggestions: Take regular breaks every 30-40 minutes and stretch neck muscles, Use a Monitor arm or monitor stand to promote optimal monitor height (Our Notebook Stand Product is perfect for this). In-line document stand to neutralize neck position and prevent unnecessary head tilting while referring to documents, Make sure the chair back is high enough to support the spine while seated and not push the shoulders forward, Headset to promote neutral neck posture during phone use.
It is a compression injury to the nervous or blood vessel bundles from narrow passageways at the base of the neck passing under your collarbone and into your arm. Common Symptoms are: The arms and hands feel cool and tire easily, Vague, aching pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand, Overhead activities are particularly difficult.
Most Common Occupational Related Causes are: Sitting unsupported and leaning forward in chair for prolonged periods, Unnecessary repetitive reaching (especially, overhead movements), Insufficient back support from chair forcing neck and spine to slouch as the shoulders follow, Typing with your elbows and forearms unsupported and shoulders rolled forward can compress nerves and blood vessels in the armpit.
Helping Suggestions: Take regular breaks every 30-40 minutes, avoid prolonged unsupported sitting positions, Use a monitor arm or monitor stand to promote optimal monitor height, Make sure all necessary documentation and equipment are within easy reach (Our Notebook Stand Product is perfect for this). In- line Document stand to neutralize neck position and prevent unnecessary head tilting while referring to documents, Make sure the chair back is a high back chair to support the spine while seated and not push the shoulders forward, Forearm support to promote forearm and wrist support while seated.
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