COMPUTER EXERCISES

At the Start of Each Shift and After Each Break

Extend and stretch both wrists and fingers acutely as if they are in a hand-stand position. Hold for a count of 5.

Straighten both wrists and relax fingers.

Make a tight fist with both hands.

Then bend both wrists down while keeping the fist. Hold for a count of 5.

Straighten both wrists and relax fingers, for a count of 5.

Repeat exercise 10 times, then hang arms loosely at side and shake them for a couple of seconds. Total exercise time: 5-10 minutes.

Source: Poster Exhibit D-29, Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Feb. 25, 1996.