effects of work stress and repetitive strain injuries
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YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
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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