BlackBerry thumb
Filed in archive News on October 22, 2005
PDAs like the blackberry shown here are causing repetitive motion injuries - aka the "BlackBerry Thumb":
Repetitive motion injuries, which have long afflicted desktop and laptop computer users, are invading the mobile handheld world.
There's even an informal name for the malady - "BlackBerry Thumb" - a catch-all phrase that describes a repetitive stress injury of the thumb as a result of overusing small gadget keypads.
Business executives and tech-savvy consumers are increasingly using BlackBerries, Treos, Sidekicks and other devices with miniature keyboards designed for thumb-tapping to stay connected while on the go.
And that has some ergonomic and hand experts worried about injuries from overexertion.
There's even an informal name for the malady - "BlackBerry Thumb" - a catch-all phrase that describes a repetitive stress injury of the thumb as a result of overusing small gadget keypads.
Business executives and tech-savvy consumers are increasingly using BlackBerries, Treos, Sidekicks and other devices with miniature keyboards designed for thumb-tapping to stay connected while on the go.
And that has some ergonomic and hand experts worried about injuries from overexertion.
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The problem is, pushing the little keypad with my thumbs or fingers is required with my position, and often our store is packed with customers so there is little time for a break and moving at a fast pace is essential - especially if you work on commission!
Something that might help - if you are a doctor, prescribe a topical ointment to help with the nerve pain, such as Zostrix, for arthritis. It has helped me cut down my pain med intake fm 1x4hrs to 2xday! It does not eliminate the pain completely, or at least not for me, but I'd rather use ointment than narcotics!
I am also a firm believer that companies - whether it be the manufacturer or the sales office - need to educate the sales staff the complications that can arise and ways to prevent this injury since the reps really dont have a choice on pushing those buttons whereas consumers can decide on when they want to use their device and how.