Professor Peter Buckle, of the University of Surrey, UK, says computers, keyboards, mice and furniture rarely account for the size and needs of children. He says kids are at particular risk for repetitive strain injury, since children's bones and muscles are still developing.

Advertisement

Buckle says an analysis of more than 2 000 11- to 14-year-olds shows that 36 percent suffer serious, ongoing back pain. And those who suffer such pain as children are more likely to have similar problems as adults, Buckle adds.

He says manufacturers should make a concerted effort to design more user-friendly equipment for kids. And parents should monitor their children's' computer use, making sure that they take frequent breaks and maintain proper posture while online. – (HealthScout)

Rate this article Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

JOBS

DELPHI DEVELOPER Gauteng - Johannesburg C++ DEVELOPERS Gauteng SENIOR C++ DEVELOPERS Gauteng - Johannesburg SENIOR .NET DEVELOPERS Gauteng SNR C# / .NET DEVELOPER Gauteng WEB DEVELOPERS Gauteng JAVA / J2EE DEVELOPERS Gauteng C# DEVELOPERS Gauteng - Pretoria Find more jobs Register your CV Post a job