Effects of Work Stress and Repetitive Strain Injuries

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Effects of work Stress and Repetitive Strain Injuries

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• Tired eyes, irritation, burning sensations redness, blurred vision, and double vision

• Neck and shoulder pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Techno stress: It is a modern disease of adaptation caused by inability to cope with new

computer technologies in a healthy manner. This “techno stress” would be further

aggravated by rapid pace of work required, deadlines, and general work pressure

USE OF COMPUTERS – VISUAL, MUSCULAR-SKELETAL AND MENTAL STRESS:

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R e p e t i t i v e

S t r a i n

I n j u r i e s

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Repetition of job tasks

Too much Stress

Muscles Tendons Nerves Other soft Tissues

O n

Causes

Leads to

R S I

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T y p e s & C a u s e s of

R S I

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C A R P A L T U N N E L S Y N D R O M E

C A U S E S...

WRIST POSTURE

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CONTACT STRESS

B A C K P R O B L E M S

LOW BACK PAIN

MEDIAN NERVE COMPRESSED

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C A U S E S..

• Poor Strength • Poor Postures• Poor Body Mechanics

T E N D I N I T I S & T E N O S Y N O V I T I S

C A U S E S..

EXTENDED ARM

POOR ALIGNMENT

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N E C K S T R A I N &

T E N S I O N H E A D A C H E S

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C A U S E S..

Neck Posture

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• Poor body mechanics

• Poor Work habits

• Inappropriate Workstation Setup

R O O T C A U S E S OF R S I

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• Pain & Discomfort

• Unusual sensations like Tingling, Burning, and Numbness.

• Decreased ROM / Flexibility

• Muscle weakness, loss of grip strength

S Y M P T O M S OF R S I

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How can you Prevent R S I ?

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• Proper Workstation Setup

• Postural Training

• Good Work habits

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WORKSTATION

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• Neck Posture

• Sitting Posture

• Typing Posture

• Use of Mouse

Ideal

P O S T U R A L T R A I N I N G

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P O S T U R A L T R A I N I N G

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• Eye care- how to relax strained eyes

• Routine eye care tips for strained eyes

• Balanced diet for healthy eyes

• Exercise to improve eye health and sustain normal

vision

EYE HEALTH FOR COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS

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• Take rest breaks

• Practice good body mechanics

• Exercise at work – Stretch !

W o r k H a b i t s

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On Individuals On Organizations

• Biological Effects. Abnormal Secretions Biochemical& Hormonal

Increases

Absenteeism

• Emotional Effects. Phobic tendencies

Complaints

Staff turn over

Accidents & mistakes rates

Decreases

Productivity

• Cognitive Effects Loss of Memory, concentration

Performance

Commitment to work

Organization’s Image

EFFECTS OF WORK STRESS

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