11.05.2004
ErgoTouch.com
"ErgoTouch was founded by persons who suffer severe computer-related injuries as a way to help others avoid their misfortune.
Our mission is to rapidly develop and commercialize new products that help people use machines in comfort and safety. We see ourselves as pioneers helping technology become more responsive to the people who use it and industry more in tune with its customers.
ErgoTouch is based in Los Angeles, California and contracts manufacturing around the world." [Via ergotouch.com]
Computer-Use Related Injuries
Injuries associated with working on a computer have increased 1000% over the last 15 years as computers are occupying an ever more important place in our lives. These kinds of injuries, called musculoskeletal disorders, usually affect the muscle, skeletal, and/or nervous systems. They can cause pain and discomfort, and restrict bodily motions. Some symptoms include fatigue and pain in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulder, neck, or back. Most computer-use related injuries can be attributed to awkward posture, repetitive motions, and overuse. According to statistics compiled by the Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA), nearly 1.8 million U.S. workers suffer each year from repetitive strain injuries, an increasing number of these are a direct result of working at computer workstations.
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