Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
(HealthDay News) -- Too much computer time may take away from
physical activity. It can also lead to an "overuse" or "repetitive
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions to help prevent
this problem among children:
- Remind your child not to tense the shoulders while at the
computer and to maintain a relaxed posture.
- Have children keep their legs in a comfortable position with
feet on the floor and hips perpendicular to the spine.
- Don't let your child bang on the keyboard, and remind the child
to keep wrists at a 90-degree angle to the spine.
- Encourage your child to take frequent breaks to get up and
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