| A | B |
|---|
| ergonomics | study of getting equipment to fit human body to prevent injury |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | Inflammation of Tendons in the wrist causing pressure on the median nerve - can require surgery to treat |
| Another name for "repetitive strain injury" | cumulative trauma disorder |
| The best way to position your body while typing | Sit up straight |
| The best way to position your wrist while typing is | straight across, not resting |
| Can be caused by glare on monitor | eyestrain and headache |
| Definition of RSI | Over time repetitive motions cause soft-tissue damage to nerves, or tendons & become irritated or inflamed. |
| What happens when the monitor is positioned too high requiring user to "look up" | back and neck strain |
