More than anything else, the main goal of computer ergonomics to work to reduce repetitive stress injuries that can result through the regular use of a computer and related equipment. Through this article, a brief overview of repetitive stress injuries is provided, particularly as these injuries relate to computer use and computer ergonomics. Generally speaking, repetitive stress injuries are referred…
Tag: Trauma
How To Make Lemonade
No, this isn’t a recipe for a drink. It’s a recipe for life. We all come upon problems, either self-imposed or from elsewhere, often from the least expected places. Little or big, easily managed or seemingly devastating, they all can lead to growth and a path to the good life. When we’re in the midst of the problem, it is…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Ptsd What Is It
Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firfighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those around them. It impacts the way we act, react, our…
Important Information For Bursitis Sufferers
Many individuals suffer from Bursitis each and every year. Fortunately, there are treatment methods to help the pain and allow the sufferer to live a fulfilling and high quality life. Reviewing the following information on Bursitis should answer most of your questions and help you better understand the condition. What is Bursitis? There are fluid filled sacs located throughout the…
Urban Culture Of Traumatized Youths Creating Havoc
The level of violence among youths has risen to alarming proportions over the last few decades. The inner cities have become breeding grounds for youths committing felony crimes and grave yards for those being killed. The conditions that contribute to the delinquency among our youths are widely studied, documented and reported. Our juvenile systems are now bulging and growing as…
Post Traumatic Stress Among Soldiers
The Brave, The Few and The Proud… The Vietnam War is one part of our dark history, an infamous conflict during the early 70s. This is a military event between the Communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union, and the non-communist forces of South Vietnam which was supported by the United States. It was a…
Will You Survive A Relationship Breakdown
Relationships connect us in this world with each other. We have many kinds of relationships-parental, sibling, friends, professional and love. We go through many phases in all these relationships. Ups and downs are part of our life and our relationships. Most of us can bear break down in most of the above relationships except those of love. Why? Who will…
Insomnia Through Trauma
Many people are suffering insomnia directly from trauma. Since the September 11 ordeal, millions of people each day are finding it difficult to rest. Some are trapped in the 2000 ordeal and are having difficulty leaving the past behind, while others are direct victims of the attack and suffering insomnia while they fight to control their painful thoughts. If you…
An Analysis Of Trauma
The common image for trauma and traumatic experiences usually encompasses the negative extremes of life. Rape, childhood abuse, war, mass destruction, and natural disasters are all seen as the causes of trauma. They are valid causes, to be sure, but they are not the only reasons. Certainly, they are the ones that have cast the greatest shadow over the collective…
Trauma Dealing With The Debris After The Chaos
If you’re lucky, then you’re never going to encounter a single traumatic experience in your life. If you’re lucky, you won’t encounter the emotionally and mentally scarring experiences that have left some people scarred and unable to really interact with the world around them. The emotional and mental health consequences of surviving psychological trauma can become lifelong scars, forever leaving…