Computer Repetitive Stress Injuries

The use of computers in colleges and offices has increased substantially over the past few years. This has resulted in an increase in computer repetitive stress injuries (CRSI) that include shoulder pain, neck pain, headache, backache, wrist pain, eye discomfort, and carpal tunnel syndrome.1

Today, nearly 200,000 Americans suffer from work related musculoskeletal injuries due to poor design of work place2. Over one half of these injuries are due to use of computers.2 In the year 1994, 7897 cases of carpel tunnel syndrome was reported due to repetitive typing.2 More specifically, at an engineering firm, 46% of the employees suffered from neck pain, 38.5% had headaches, 30.8% had shoulder pain, and 30.8% had back pain due to computer use.2

There is a huge imbalance in health care allocation in the United States with 95% of the investments being used to treat diseases, and only 5% being used for prevention3. Taking this into consideration, this video intends to increase public awareness and talks about the various ergonomic techniques that can be used to prevent CRSI.

Target audience: Professionals and students who regularly use computers at work places and homes.
Main message: Use easy ergonomic techniques to prevent computer related stress injuries.
Created for: HMI 7544 Epidemiology; University of Missouri-Columbia, Winter Semester 2008.

References:
1. Smith, M. J., Conway, F. T., & Karsh, B. (1999). Occupational Stress in Human Computer Interaction. Industrial Health, 37, 157-173.

2. Goodman, G., Landis, J., George, C., McGuire, S., Shorter, C., Sieminski, M., & Wilson, T (2005). Effectiveness of computer ergonomics interventions for an engineering company: a program evaluation. Work, 24, 52-63.

3. McGinnis, J. M., Williams-Russo, P., & Knickman, J. R. (2002). The case for more active policy attention to health promotion. Health Aff (Millwood), 21(2), 78-93.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• HMI7544
• epidemiology
• sahil
• sausan
• PSA
• computer
• repetitive
• stress
• injury
• computers
• ergonomics

[theredmars]

terrible accent

[petestrat07]

He forgot to mention papercuts and coffee burns!

BTW Indian women are hot when they're young!

[vspvisioncare]

Here’s another video with some interesting statistics on computers and how overuse can affect our bodies, specifically vision. See video responses!

Liz@VSP

[maffylat]

JAI HO!

[ImVellySorrly]

I twisted my neck like tat last time wat shud I do to avoid getting it again.

[maddcatforlife]

cute gal, want to come sort my posture out?

[P3ngu1nPwns]

ugh.. it still hurts.. my finger..s.... ugh..

[0Iwasthere0]

Hey guys!

It's a really funny clip!

Good job!

Greetings from Germany!

[AprApple]

Sausan, you have such potential to be a great actress! I luv your performance!