WE
love our smartphones, but those of us who are on them obsessively could
be at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a study has found.
An international study, starting with 500 students, found that 54 per cent of “intensive” users — those using devices more than three hours per day — showed signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Intensive users showed signs of effects on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel and the transverse carpal ligament, resulting in numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand.
The findings indicate that caution may be warranted when using handheld electronic devices, in order to minimise the chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
“Our prior work identified that out of 500 students, 54 per cent of intensive users and 12 per cent of non-intensive users reported musculoskeletal symptoms in relation to use of electronic devices.
“Therefore, vigilance in educating and monitoring young people using electronic devices is important, especially children and adolescents as they are less capable of self-regulating.”
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