Symptoms & Recommendations

 

Following are some of the common symptoms that result from awkward positions, contact stress, force, muscle control, and repetition in daily activities. Some of the workspace components that can help to alleviate these issues are listed under each set of symptoms.  For tips on working positions, stretches and exercises, or more information about the conditions that may cause these symptoms as well as the contributing factors, please click on the links below.

 

Eyes and Head:

·         Headache

·         Dry, itchy, or sore eyes

·         Blurred or double vision

Workspace components:  For issues that affect the head and eyes, you most likely need to make sure that you are viewing your computer screen at the correct height and angle. You can do this by adjusting your chair and desk.  A laptop stand can also be used on the desktop to position your laptop computer according to ergonomic guidelines.  

 

Hands, Arms, and Wrists:

·         Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand

·         Reduced grip strength in the hand

·         Pain in wrists, forearms, or elbows

·         Aching or tingling

·         Cramping

·         Weakness

·         Swelling or stiffness in the joints

·         Limited movement

Workspace components: Use a keyboard and a mouse to ensure proper alignment of your hands, arms, and wrists. You want to make sure that you are keeping everything in a natural position. Avoid applying pressure or force to any of these areas.

 

Shoulders, Neck, and Back:

·         Reduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or back (Laptop Stand)

·         Pain in neck or back

·         Cramping

·         Weakness

·         Swelling or stiffness in the joints

Workspace components: Adjust the monitor of a desktop computer. With a laptop computer use a laptop stand , to position your computer screen so that you are not straining your muscles.  Make sure that your chair is set up ergonomically so that you are in a comfortable position that keeps your body properly aligned.

 

Legs and Feet:

·         Aching or tingling

·         Cramping

·         Weakness

·         Swelling or stiffness in the joints

Workspace components:  A footrest can help position your feet and legs comfortable as will a properly adjusted chair.

 

Additional Information:

·         Conditions

·         Contributing Factors

·         Working Positions

·         Stretches and Exercises

 

 

Please note that the material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of Zenlap LLC. Advice on the treatment or care of any individual should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history.