Blackberry thumb

BLACKBERRY THUMP


-Blackberry thumb is a syndrome resulting from repetitive strain injury caused by the frequent use of the thumb to press button on pdas,smartphones or other mobile devices.the thumb does not have the dexterity that the other four finger have and blackberry.Thumb is especially common in those who use these devices for typing at high speed.


PREVENTION:
Given the way mobile device are constructed particularly their small size most users find it easiest and most tempting to use their thumb to press the keys

-It can be prevented by use of other fingers to press buttons on handed device and to vary which fingers are being used

-These device should not be used for lengthy typing tasks

-Symptom of blackberry thumb included aching and throbbing pain in thumb or other fingers and in the wrist.Part of the syndrome of blackberry thumb is disability of the hands.