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Computers and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Studied

Posted by michael on from the aching-wrist dept.

pioneer writes "An article on MSNBC.com reports that a Danish study has found that computer use is not a significant risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome. Not sure about you, but I spent a lot of time learning dvorak and kinesis to prevent just that... the 'inevitable' onslaught of RSI/carpal tunnel/etc."

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  1. mixup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Redundant

    since when is Danish the same as Dutch??
    All Americans should be given maps and be made to study it. It is embarrasing!!

  2. Sometimes you need to consider the source by herwin · · Score: 1, Redundant

    When I first joined the Society for Risk Analysis, I was warned to watch out for industry-funded research, since it often failed the straight-face test. ("Can you honestly say that with a straight face?") Knowing quite a few people with carpal tunnel syndrome, I have some difficulty believing this report. Who funded the research?