| The explosion of popularity in video game | | | | made that a correlation does exist, and that kids |
| systems and computer usage has also led to the | | | | who play a lot of video games will be at increased |
| problem of carpal tunnel syndrome coming to the | | | | risk for carpal tunnel syndrome than those who |
| forefront of society in general. As carpal tunnel | | | | do not, but surprisingly few studies have been |
| syndrome and other similar injuries continue to | | | | done at his point to confirm or deny that. The |
| increase, and afflict younger and younger | | | | most recent studies seem to have some |
| individuals, questions arise as to how relevant a | | | | unexpected and startling results. |
| link exists between carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | Several recent studies funded by the federal |
| video games. While the general assumption is | | | | government suggest that there actually is no |
| made that a correlation does exist, and that kids | | | | connection between carpal tunnel syndrome and |
| who play a lot of video games will be at increased | | | | office work, carpal tunnel syndrome and |
| risk for carpal tunnel syndrome than those who | | | | computer use, or carpal tunnel syndrome and |
| do not, but surprisingly few studies have been | | | | playing video games. While each of these things |
| done at his point to confirm or deny that. The | | | | may affect certain individuals negatively, some of |
| most recent studies seem to have some | | | | the studies that have been done seem to |
| unexpected and startling results. | | | | suggest that individuals who play a lot of video |
| Several recent studies funded by the federal | | | | games or do a lot of computer work have the |
| government suggest that there actually is no | | | | same percentage rate of carpal tunnel syndrome |
| connection between carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | per capita than those who do not. Though, touting |
| office work, carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | this study may not be the end all, be all, of an |
| computer use, or carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | argument, because there are many injuries that |
| playing video games. While each of these things | | | | are similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in nature, |
| may affect certain individuals negatively, most of | | | | and many of these are believed to be a result of |
| the studies that have actually been done recently | | | | increased video game playing. (NOTE: The problem |
| seem to suggest that individuals who play a lot of | | | | with many of these studies is that they fail to |
| video games or do a lot of computer work have | | | | divulge all criteria utilized in the study. For example, |
| the same percentage rate of carpal tunnel | | | | the Bureau of Labor in the state of Oregon |
| syndrome per capita than those who do not. | | | | released a statement saying that "lost work time" |
| Though, touting this study may not be the end all, | | | | had gone down, but when looking at the same |
| be all, of an argument, because there are many | | | | chart, it showed that the number of those on |
| injuries that are similar to carpal tunnel syndrome | | | | "light duty" restrictions had actually increased. So in |
| in nature, and many of these are believed to be a | | | | reality, the problem had not gotten better, instead |
| result of increased video game playing. | | | | new categories were developed to make it look |
| Though carpel tunnel syndrome is usually an | | | | like things were better and that carpal tunnel and |
| affliction that affects individuals over the age of | | | | repetitive strain injuries had reduced. This is often |
| thirty, though some children have been known to | | | | the case in many government and privately |
| have it. Injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis, and | | | | funded studies. In the case of video games and |
| other injuries are becoming more and more | | | | repetitive strain injuries: Who did the study? Were |
| common among young kids. Bitingly called | | | | they associated with the video game companies? |
| Nintendonitis or Nintendo thumb by a lot of | | | | These are all serious issues to be considered |
| parents, the constant use of video games is the | | | | when reviewing such literature.) |
| cause of many repetitive strain injuries, of which | | | | Though carpel tunnel syndrome is usually an |
| carpal tunnel syndrome is included. Not only is the | | | | affliction that affects individuals over the age of |
| problem because of the home video game | | | | thirty, though some children have been known to |
| systems and computer video games, but also | | | | have it. Injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis, and |
| portable video games and game boy-like systems | | | | other injuries are becoming more and more |
| have only worsened the problem. | | | | common among young kids. Bitingly called |
| Doctors say that hours of sitting in the same | | | | Nintendonitis or Nintendo thumb by a lot of |
| exact position using the thumb and finger muscles | | | | parents, the constant use of video games is the |
| over and over again is what causes muscle | | | | cause of many repetitive strain injuries, of which |
| imbalance, leading to pain and other functional | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome is included. Not only is the |
| problems. Like in any activity, some exercise is | | | | problem because of the home video game |
| good, but if you continually use the same muscle | | | | systems and computer video games, but also |
| or groups of muscles without exercising their | | | | portable video games, blackberries and game |
| counterpart in order to maintain balance, the end | | | | boy-like systems have only worsened the |
| results are going to be injury and pain. While most | | | | problem. |
| likely a six or seven year old child will not get | | | | Doctors say that hours of sitting in the same |
| carpal tunnel syndrome no matter how much he | | | | exact position using the thumb and finger muscles |
| she plays, they will have other injuries that can | | | | over and over again is what causes muscle |
| make them more susceptible to carpal tunnel in | | | | imbalance, leading to pain and other functional |
| the future. Playing video games for long periods | | | | problems. Like in any activity, some exercise is |
| of time can be okay, as long as they take | | | | good, but if you continually use the same muscle |
| breaks, avoid positioning their hands and wrists | | | | or groups of muscles without exercising their |
| awkwardly, and don't play for more than several | | | | counterpart in order to maintain balance, the end |
| hours at any one time. | | | | results are going to be injury and pain. While most |
| The rise of computer use and flat, light-touch | | | | likely a six or seven year old child will not get |
| keyboards that permit high speed typing have | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome no matter how much he |
| resulted in an epidemic of injuries of the hands, | | | | she plays, they will have other injuries that can |
| arms, and shoulders. The use of pointing devices | | | | make them more susceptible to carpal tunnel in |
| like mice and trackballs are as much a cause in | | | | the future. Playing video games for long periods |
| the development of carpal tunnel syndrome, if not | | | | of time can be okay, as long as they take |
| more. The constant uninterrupted use of video | | | | breaks, avoid positioning their hands and wrists |
| game controls does the exact same thing. | | | | awkwardly, and don't play for more than several |
| Whether or not an injury starts out as carpal | | | | hours at any one time. |
| tunnel syndrome, any time video gaming is | | | | The rise of computer use and flat, light-touch |
| involved a lack of adequate rest and breaks is | | | | keyboards that permit high speed typing have |
| pretty much a promise of trouble. | | | | resulted in an epidemic of injuries of the hands, |
| While studies suggest there is not a large | | | | arms, and shoulders. The use of pointing devices |
| difference between the number of people who | | | | like mice and trackballs are as much a cause in |
| get carpal tunnel who play video games and those | | | | the development of carpal tunnel syndrome, if not |
| who do not, there is no question that the | | | | more. The constant uninterrupted use of video |
| prolonged playing of video games does lead to an | | | | game controls does the exact same thing. |
| increase in hand injuries. While a lot of evidence | | | | Whether or not an injury starts out as carpal |
| suggests that carpal tunnel syndrome tends to | | | | tunnel syndrome, any time video gaming is |
| affect people who are older, each individual should | | | | involved a lack of adequate rest and breaks is |
| still take the proper steps to protect themselves. | | | | pretty much a promise of trouble. |
| Long periods of playing video games without rest | | | | While studies suggest there is not a large |
| are not healthy, for reasons that go beyond | | | | difference between the number of people who |
| carpal tunnel syndrome. And regardless of which | | | | get carpal tunnel who play video games and those |
| study says what, why take the chance? | | | | who do not, there is no question that the |
| The explosion of popularity in video game | | | | prolonged playing of video games does lead to an |
| systems and computer usage has also led to the | | | | increase in hand injuries. While a lot of evidence |
| problem of carpal tunnel syndrome coming to the | | | | suggests that carpal tunnel syndrome tends to |
| forefront of society in general. As carpal tunnel | | | | affect people who are older, each individual should |
| syndrome and other similar injuries continue to | | | | still take the proper steps to protect themselves. |
| increase, and afflict younger and younger | | | | Long periods of playing video games without rest |
| individuals, questions arise as to how relevant a | | | | are not healthy, for reasons that go beyond |
| link exists between carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome. And regardless of which |
| video games. While the general assumption is | | | | study says what, why take the chance? |