New home meal service in works Aug 27, 2009
Repetitive motion injuries are wear-and-tear injuries that occur because of repetitive activities that we perform at work and at home, said Grooms. We looked at some of the symptoms and causes, such as forceful exertion and awkward posture or position. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Health Tip: Avoid Swimming Injury Aug 13, 2009
To prevent repetitive motion injuries of the shoulder, start an exercise program designed to strengthen shoulder and upper back muscles. Take swimming lessons. (MEDLINEplus)
Working Out in the Garden Jul 7, 2009
This helps prevent blisters, repetitive motion injuries and muscle imbalances. Take a break to drink some water. (MEDLINEplus)
Nintendo Wii Could Help Doctors Prep for Surgery Jun 18, 2009
Instead of spending hours at a time navigating through pictures using basic keyboard and mouse clicks, which can lead to repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, one cycles through scans with the Wii by just rotating the wrist. "The remote is very intuitive," explained George Shih, a radiologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, who with his colleagues helped develop the system that links the Wii remote to the diagnostic computer. (Fox News)
Popular Gaming System May Offer Radiologists An Alternative Way To View Patient Images Apr 28, 2009
26, 2009) The popular Wii gaming remote may offer radiologists a fun, alternative method to using a standard mouse and keyboard to navigate through patient images, according to a study performed at the New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. The remote may also offer radiologists relief from repetitive motion injuries as a result of using a mouse and keyboard ... In addition repetitive motion injuries may be mitigated by altering usage between a device like... (Science Daily)
Sign Language Can Cause Repetitive ... Mar 24, 2009
As with typing, signing brings with it the risk of Repetitive Motion Injuries. Repetitive Motion Injuries, the most common injuries in the US, are exactly as they sound injuries caused by repeating the same motion over and over until the tissues are inflamed and damaged ... Repetitive Motion Injuries can force early retirement. (Suite101.com)
