This article discusses why pain occurs and discusses some of the side -effects pain. It also provides some links to organizations that can assist in dealing with pain.

This article reviews the purpose of splints and discusses some of the types of splints frequently prescribed for Repetitive Strain Injuries.

Now that spring is in the air, many of us are headed to the garden. With all of the rain in California, weeds are the first sign of Spring. How can we control them and protect our hands at the same time?

Eyes a little tired at the end of the day? Are you over 40? If you answer yes to either of these questions and you use a computer in your work more than a few hours at a time, this article has some great information for you.

Almost all chairs come with arms as a standard feature. Are they necessary? Is it ergonomic to use the arms? Of course the answer is "it depends..."

The book Unlearn Your Pain deals with the problem of Chronic Pain. Pain can control your life. The book describes and leads you through a method of regaining control.

Finding an easy chair that will fit and be comfortable when you have a sore back is quite a trick. Another is figuring how to get up once you get down. This equipment review looks at a chair that can help.

Trigger Finger is a common condition, sometimes painless, generally irritating. This article gives some background on the condition and offers some ergonomic approaches.

Thumb pain may be growing into an epidemic in today's world of mini and micro technology. What causes the pain? Amazingly, there are two main physical causes: Thumb Arthritis and Thumb Tenosyovitis.

Why do some designs work better than others? Designing for the expected response decreases error and increases people's trust of the device. The more advanced or critical the piece of equipment, the more important this design factor is.