List at least six precautions you should take to prevent technology-related tendonitis or CTS.

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses will vary, but should be drawn from the following information from the text.

Follow these precautions:

• Take frequent breaks to exercise your hands and arms.
• Do not rest your wrists on the edge of a desk. Instead, place a wrist rest between the keyboard and the edge of your desk.
• Place the mouse at least six inches from the edge of the desk. In this position, your wrist is flat on the desk.
• Minimize the number of times you switch between the mouse and the keyboard.
• Keep your forearms and wrists level so that your wrists do not bend.
• Avoid using the heel of your hand as a pivot point while typing or using the mouse.
• Keep your shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists relaxed while you work.
• Maintain good posture.
• Stop working if you experience pain or fatigue.

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