Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Computer Wrist Pain: An Epidemic in Faridabad's IT and Office Sector
Faridabad and the Delhi NCR region have a very large IT and corporate workforce spending 8-12 hours daily at computers. Wrist and forearm pain from keyboard and mouse use is extremely prevalent -- affecting productivity, quality of life, and in severe cases causing significant disability. The good news: these conditions are highly treatable with physiotherapy and respond well to ergonomic corrections.
Specific Conditions from Computer Work
Carpal tunnel syndrome: median nerve compression from sustained wrist extension at keyboard. Presents as thumb/index/middle finger numbness, particularly at night. De Quervain's tenosynovitis: thumb tendon inflammation from sustained pinching during mouse use. Extensor tendinopathy: outer forearm pain from sustained mouse use with ulnar deviated wrist. Intersection syndrome: forearm tendon crossing point pain, 4-8 cm above the wrist, from repetitive wrist extension. Pronator teres syndrome: deep forearm pain from sustained pronation during keyboard use.
Ergonomic Risk Factors
Keyboard too high (requires excessive wrist extension). Mouse positioned too far away (requires shoulder elevation and wrist deviation). No wrist rest (sustained unsupported wrist extension). Hard desk edge (compresses forearm tendons and nerves). Incorrect seat height affecting all of the above.
Physiotherapy Treatment
Accurate diagnosis of the specific structure involved. Ergonomic workstation modification advice (the most important intervention). Splinting for carpal tunnel and de Quervain's. Neural mobilisation and tendon gliding exercises. Progressive strengthening to restore tissue capacity.
Computer Wrist Pain in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we treat computer-related wrist and forearm conditions comprehensively. Book your wrist assessment today.