Texting Thumb ergonomic issue

Dr Eon Shin an orthopedic surgeon from Jefferson University Hospital in Philadephia, PA notes that the increase use of thumbs for texting in cell phones frequently cause tendonitis.  The symptoms are tingling or numbness in the hand.

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Vivienne F. from Performance Based Ergonomics has additional hints to reduce the problems with thumb texting tendinitis.  She recommends rotating fingers other than the thumbs.  Other hints include actually calling the person or using a voice to text option. 

Loosecubes office Enviroment

A video report on the Loosecubes office Environment on CNN.



http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/us/2012/08/29/pkg-taylor-loosecubes.cnn

 This fall the company will began charging for this service.  People set up office in a location with WiFi.  They bring there own laptop.  It works like a shared business area.  The benefits are increased interactions with other people and a lower cost than renting a whole office complex.  The downside is a lack of privacy and reduced security.

Companies can sublease extra office space through Loosecubes.  Some of the location are even based outside.  The phots below are under the Manhattan bridge archway.
 

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/and-now-%E2%80%98awesome%E2%80%99-outdoor-pop-office-space-dumbo

http://inhabitat.com/nyc/nycs-coolest-office-looscubes-lets-you-co-work-under-the-manhattan-bridge-for-free/

 

 

U of MN ergonomic video list

This is a compilation of stretching videos put together at the University of Minnesota Department of Environmental Health and Safety in cooperation with Disability Services and the U of MN Physical Therapy program.

 

Rapid stress relief to rest sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system 3 min

Stretches for the neck and shoulders 5 min.

Core stretch exercises - longer version 10 min.

Core stretch exercise short version 4 min.

Upper body stretches - 3 min.

Arm and Back exercises 7 min.

Brief hand exercises 1 min.

 

Full length seated yoga session - 25 minutes

New seated yoga with Nancy - 23 minutes