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【Takungpao News 2006-4-15】
"Office workers" often maintain a single posture in front of the computer for long periods, unknowingly setting the stage for carpal tunnel syndrome, commonly known as "mouse hand." However, many people overlook this detail. Professor Xu Lin from the Orthopedic Center of Dongzhimen Hospital, affiliated with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, reminds "office workers" to pay more attention to work details and take better care of themselves.
Professor Xu Lin explained that there are nine tendons and one nerve in the wrist. Prolonged use of a mouse requires the wrist to endure intensive, repetitive, and excessive movements. Local swelling reduces the volume of the carpal tunnel, compressing the median nerve and leading to "mouse hand." According to surveys, "mouse hand" is more common in women, with an incidence rate three times that of men. Main symptoms include pain and numbness in the index or middle finger joints, and a feeling of weakness in the thumb muscles. If not treated promptly, it can lead to impaired hand function and reduced strength.
However, a suitable mouse wrist pad can significantly alleviate these issues. When choosing a wrist pad, opt for one made of cotton fabric, slightly lower in height, to prevent the arm from hanging in the air. Compared to wrist pads made of other materials, cotton fabric pads offer the benefits of absorbing sweat and providing a comfortable feel, reducing pressure on the wrist. The wrist pad should also not be too small; it's best if the wrist can move flexibly on it.
Additionally, Professor Xu Lin mentioned some health tips for protecting the wrist while using a mouse: when moving the mouse, try to use arm strength instead of wrist strength to reduce strain on the wrist; every 40 minutes to an hour of work, take a break and perform some hand exercises, such as making a fist or stretching fingers forcefully, which can greatly reduce the risk of developing "mouse hand."
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 04/ 15/ PJ- 552755. htm
Avoid Wrist Force When Moving Mouse for Health
"Office workers" often maintain a single posture in front of the computer for long periods, unknowingly setting the stage for carpal tunnel syndrome, commonly known as "mouse hand." However, many people overlook this detail. Professor Xu Lin from the Orthopedic Center of Dongzhimen Hospital, affiliated with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, reminds "office workers" to pay more attention to work details and take better care of themselves.
Professor Xu Lin explained that there are nine tendons and one nerve in the wrist. Prolonged use of a mouse requires the wrist to endure intensive, repetitive, and excessive movements. Local swelling reduces the volume of the carpal tunnel, compressing the median nerve and leading to "mouse hand." According to surveys, "mouse hand" is more common in women, with an incidence rate three times that of men. Main symptoms include pain and numbness in the index or middle finger joints, and a feeling of weakness in the thumb muscles. If not treated promptly, it can lead to impaired hand function and reduced strength.
However, a suitable mouse wrist pad can significantly alleviate these issues. When choosing a wrist pad, opt for one made of cotton fabric, slightly lower in height, to prevent the arm from hanging in the air. Compared to wrist pads made of other materials, cotton fabric pads offer the benefits of absorbing sweat and providing a comfortable feel, reducing pressure on the wrist. The wrist pad should also not be too small; it's best if the wrist can move flexibly on it.
Additionally, Professor Xu Lin mentioned some health tips for protecting the wrist while using a mouse: when moving the mouse, try to use arm strength instead of wrist strength to reduce strain on the wrist; every 40 minutes to an hour of work, take a break and perform some hand exercises, such as making a fist or stretching fingers forcefully, which can greatly reduce the risk of developing "mouse hand."
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 04/ 15/ PJ- 552755. htm