...from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is an ailment that results in certain hand weaknesses. What is CTS? CTS is a condition in which the transverse carpal ligament of the hand presses against the median nerve. The median nerve is the part of the central nervous system responsible for the control and the feeling in the hand. When the carpal ligament interferes with the working of the median nerve, general functioning of the hand, wrist and the arm are affected. Signs of CTS CTS results in the malfunction of the median nerve. An individual who has CTS will exhibit some symptoms of the condition...
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...Pain of any kind is a warning that something is not right. At the first sign of pain, most people want to take an aspirin or try an alternative home remedy treatment. These scenarios might work for a headache, but not for a more serious problem like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You might be asking yourself, “What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Many patients ask this question when they are given the diagnosis by their doctor or by one of our skilled Duluth Chiropractor. For starters, it is wrist pain. If you work a lot with your hands your wrist is constantly moving. For instance, people working at typing jobs use their wrists, fingers and hands for hours at a time. Some offices supply ergonomics office supplies like chairs and keyboards and wrist pads...
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...Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand will become squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move. The carpal tunnel is a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. It houses the median nerve and tendons. It becomes thick from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed.(Brian) This can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in the hand and wrist, that moves up the arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by several things together that increase...
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...musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Some common MSDs are carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and repetitive strain injuries. MSDs are common and costly problems for people and companies across the world. MSDs are the single largest category of workplace injuries and are responsible for 33% of all workers’ compensation costs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the nerve in the wrist compresses and travels through the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is the narrow passage in the wrist that protects the median nerve, one of the most important nerves in your hands. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain, numbness, and tingling in all your...
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...Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that is painful in one or both of the hands or wrists. It is seen in older age, caused by repetitive movement of the hand or wrist over a long period of time. When the median nerve that pass through the wrist is compressed or pinched. The family provider is able to test the median nerve. With the test the family provider result are able to diagnosis for carpal tunnel. There are surgeries that are able to take the pressure or pinched never to relief the tingling, numbness, or burning. With non-surgical treatments use injections, stretching out the hand and or taken medications are offered to help reduce the pain. There are also many ways to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition that takes place in one or both the hands and wrists to the fingers. Carpal tunnel is caused by the compression or by the median nerve being pinched between the bones and muscles. The nerve passes through the carpal to the fingers. While the nerve travels through the carpal the metacarpal to the phalanges alongside the tendons of the hand. Repetitive movement that are done on a daily bases from typing, sewing, beading, holding a book, etc. over a long period of time causes the nerve to become compressed or pinched. Also, from fluid retention when the blood...
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...Critically Appraised Paper Activity Analysis Adeline Pierre OTR 625: Advanced Clinical Reasoning Barry University Dr. Beckley August 22, 2010 CRITICALLY APPRAISED PAPER (CAP) WORKSHEET CITATION: Moraska, A., Chandler, C., Edmiston-Schaetzel, A., Franklin, G., Calenda, E., & Enebo, B. (2008). Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms Associated with carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized pilot study. Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 14 (3), 259-267. Retrieved from MEDLINE database. | FOCUSED QUESTION: Can massage therapy be an effective conservative intervention method for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? | PROBLEM STATEMENT (JUSTIFICATION OF THE NEED FOR THE STUDY): Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most reported nerve compression syndrome. The cause of this syndrome is due to fibrotic tissue build up along with compression in the carpal tunnel. Conservative care is recommended before surgery is recommended. In doing so, this author is investigating the effectiveness of massage therapy for relief of nerve compression to reduce connective tissue fibrosis, edema, or musculoskeletal disturbance. | RESEARCH OBJECTIVE(S): List study objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two distinct massage therapy protocols on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). | Describe how the research objectives address...
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...preserve their health. According to previous studies, the majority of computer workers experience some eye or vision symptoms, but what was not clear was if whether these problems occur to a greater extent in these workers than in others who work in other visually demanding occupations. A national survey of doctors of optometry found that more than 14% of their present patients with eye or vision-related symptoms resulting from computer work. Working on a computer for a long period of time can cause different types of forearm and wrist CTDs, which are inflammation of tendons, nerve sheaths, and ligaments and damage to the soft tissues. Tenosynovitis, ganglion cysts, de Quervain’s disease, lateral epicondylitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are different types of CTDs caused by computer use. Symptoms of CTDs are pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in muscles or movement of arms, hands and fingers. The Health and Safety Work Act explains how employers must minimize risks for all workers and also the legal standards for computer equipment. There are four main regulations that cover the use of computer equipment under the Health and Safety Work Act. These regulations are the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment)...
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...Background/history: Ms. Rissa Sawyer is a 64 year old woman who is currently attending Brikshire Community College with aspirations of receiving a degree in Human Services. Rissa suffers from severe arthritis in her wrist, shoulders and hands. She suffers with carpal tunnel syndrome in her right hand and she had surgery to place a pin in the joint of her thumb for better support. Functional Capacities: Rissa, is ambulate across all surfaces without the utilization of an assistive device. Due to the severe carpal tunnel and arthritis in her upper extremities at times she experiences pain. Rissa is much smaller and petite compared to the average woman. She has limited dexterity in her right hand and is not able to close her hand fully. She experiences difficulty with organization and finds it hard to be on time for appointments. Functional Limitations and Potential Assistive/Rehabilitation Technology Solutions: Rissa does not own a laptop, she does have a cell phone a Samsung Galaxy S5 with 16 GB of RAM. She has access to a printer where she is currently living....
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...is a company that is worth about twenty five million dollars that is responsible for direct marketing of branded sport materials. With the peaked interest online purchasing Fast Serve has decided to expand its online distributing division. After a few months of poor sales and difficulty with the technological support, Fast Serve has decided to cease its online division. With this new information some employees will have to be let go. This paper will identify any potential conflict that could arise because of the decision on whom will be laid off. I will also select an alternative resolution technique that is needed to reduce the different risks associated with the terminations. Lastly, there will be an explanation on why the techniques chosen and how would they protect Fast Serve from any type of retaliation. Introduction Fast Serve is a responsible for direct marketing of branded sports material. The company is worth about twenty-five million dollars and has about three hundred and fifty employees. Through many months of research, Fast Serve has noticed that there is a potential sales sector that the company is not reaching. To cater to this internet obsessed generation, Fast Serve has launched two websites catering to both boys and girls. They transferred about ten percent of their workforce to the online division in order to insure success. Soon after the websites launched, Fast Serve had several problems and decided that it was best to close the online division...
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...important educational system in which the library staffs are the key persons in the provision of unquantifiable information services to library patrons and community of users. Poor working conditions affect the physical well-being of the library staffs. In line with this, the researcher attempted to find how the workstations of the library staffs and workers of the seven (7) academic institutions and eleven (11) schools institutions in Angeles City are ergonomically designed. The researcher used the descriptive method and inferential statistics such as T-test to check the significant differences between the library ergonomics of the academic and school institutions and also percentage distribution and weighted mean of the responses of the research respondents. Findings of the study showed that library staffs in both academic and school libraries were not fully ergonomically aware on the different physical factors that strain their bodies when staying in their workstation. The respondents indicated uncertainty on the comfort they have on their workstation. They also indicated that they experienced less stress on the eyes but they experienced much pain on the wrist and neck. These pains that were brought by the unergonomic furniture did not fit the different anthropometric measures of the library staffs that require knowledge and training to correct the unfit furniture. Indeed, it is desirable to fully understand the benefit of taking micro-break, office exercises, and proper arrangement...
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...ARTICLE IN PRESS International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 34 (2004) 535–541 www.elsevier.com/locate/ergon Short Communication Survey of ergonomic features of supermarket cash registers$ Aviva Shinnara,Ã, Joseph Indelicatoa, Michael Altimaria, Shlomo Shinnarb a Touro College School of Health Sciences, NewYork, NY, USA Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, NY, USA b Received 5 January 2004; received in revised form 25 May 2004; accepted 26 May 2004 Available online 11 August 2004 Abstract This research was conducted to examine the biomechanical features of currently used cash register designs in New York State. Comparisons and conclusions about the designs are based on the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding supermarket cash registers. A total of 15 supermarkets were included in the study representing a cross-section of neighborhoods. Stores were measured for heights of the various work surfaces and reach distances to the commonly used components. Results revealed that none of the stores utilized biomechanically correct designs. Disregard for certain biomechanical aspects of the register design, specifically surface heights and reach distance may contribute significantly to a high risk for injury present in the modern day job of cashiers. Relevance to industry This study highlights problems in the supermarket industry regarding compliance with ergonomic guidelines...
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...EPIDEMIOLOGY Paper Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V Abstract This paper will provide an overview of the Chickenpox disease process and the effects it has on the population. The paper continues to review how the epidemiological triangle is used and will include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. The writer will try to review the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease, and also will see the roles and responsibilities of the community health nurse. In the end the paper discusses the associations, organizations, and national agency that addresses the chicken pox and contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of chickenpox disease. Chickenpox It is studied that 95 % of Americans get chickenpox by adulthood. Chickenpox is highly contagious. According to CDC 4 million people are infected by chickenpox every year. About 120,624 people in the USA were infected in 1995; it decreased to a tremendous 46,016 cases in 1999 in USA [Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 1999] Earlier before the chickenpox vaccine was discovered,each year about 11,000 people needed hospitalization for chickenpox in the U.S, and about 100 to 150 people died each year of chickenpox. With the vaccine, cases of chickenpox have dropped by about 90%. Cause Chickenpox is a transmittable illness induced by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Babies, adults and individual...
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...you will get a return of about 215 million websites. These websites offer a vast array of pain management options, including a variety of medications, surgeries, medical therapies, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, emotional therapies, products, tools, and more. Notice the next time you watch television or listen to the radio how many advertisements there are for these products. To get some idea of how much money is spent annually on pain control we will look at just a few of these pain management options. Acetaminophen is the pain relieving ingredient found in Tylenol as well as a few other prescription and over-the-counter medications. The sales of this drug in 2009 were 2.6 billion dollars (Aubuchon). More than 400,000 carpal tunnel surgeries are performed each year in the United States. The average cost of just the surgery itself for one of these is $8,185.24 (Sphere 10 Software). Receiving a once a week, thirty minute massage directed at relieving neck pain would cost you in the neighborhood of $1,560 over the course of a year. These are just three ways that we attempt to control the pain that we feel. The amount of money that we pay...
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...Writing Assignment 3: Research-Supported Essay Introduction In the last decennia, there have been substantial rise in the community of researchers reviewing about videogames and computer. The introduction of videogames has become one of the chief medium of entertainment for youths. According to researchers, the educational potential of videogames has created a lot of attention among the people. Research illustrations that the application of videogames can empower students to control their process of learning, situate learners in a thoughtful setting, promote constructive attitude towards the course of learning , promote inquiry-based and integrate multiple topics to confront learners. The emergence of entertainment-based cultural background increased the subject of taking serious action towards the implementation of videogames into classroom. Videogames have the capacity to enrich the learning process and encourage student commitment. This paper examines the integration of videogames into classrooms, as it can benefit students to improve cognitive skills and reach curricular education goals. Thesis statement “The integration of videogames into classroom learning process can allow students to reach curricular learning goals and develop critical thinking skills” Historical background The rapid development of gaming industry is on its way to outdistancing television and film industry. A movement was started in the year 2003 to use videogames in training and teaching process...
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...Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics Computer Addiction and Cyber Crime Nick Nykodym The University of Toledo Sonny Ariss The University of Toledo Katarina Kurtz The University of Toledo This research explores the relationship between computer addiction and cyber crime. There is evidence of computer addiction in medical settings, scholarly journals and legal proceedings. Reviewing the history of computer addiction has shown that computer addiction can be related to cyber crime. This paper will define computer addiction, show how various cyber crimes, especially those against businesses and organizations, can be motivated by computer addiction and propose further research on how managers can deal with cyber crime in a business, by recognizing addictive behaviors and computer addiction in their employees. HISTORY OF COMPUTER ADDICTION Computer addiction is an idea that has been in existence for years. Since the 1970s, avid computer programmers and hackers have been called “addicts” by both psychologists and the general public (Reed, 2002, p. 135). In 1976, Weizenbaum wrote about computer programmers who could sit and work at their computer terminals for twenty or thirty hours at a time. This behavior however, was viewed at the time as useful to technology and society. Computers, once seen as huge government machines that only very knowledgeable people could use, transformed into user-friendly tools that could be used by the everyday person. It became more common...
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