HU OTD Students Publish Research in WORK journal

Have you ever had wrist pain or numbness and tingling in your hands after a long day at your computer workstation? Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are commonly associated with repetitive movements, like typing, associated with the daily rhythms of work and life. Wrist supports are often recommended to limit pressure and promote a neutral wrist while typing; however, there are many different types of supports on the market. Using pressure mapping technology, Huntington University OTD students Olivia John, Katelyn Benvenuti, Mollie Lovasko, Madeline Baumle, Natalie Bozett, and Emily Rinaldi compared the effectiveness of two common wrist supports to limit pressure and promote a neutral wrist. Their findings suggest that both supports, one composed of memory foam and the other small polyethylene beads that conform to the shape of the wrist, were effective in reducing pressure. However, the “bead-style” wrist support was more effective in promoting a neutral wrist. The students’ work has been accepted for publication in the interdisciplinary journal WORK that features empirical research relating to ergonomics.

Congratulations to the OTD students and their use of scholarship in service to others!

Posted By: Nate Short