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How to help users avoid device-related ailments

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It may seem a bit silly, but the increasing use of handheld mobile devices, such as BlackBerrys and other PDAs, could prove a liability and workman compensation headache for enterprises who don't pay attention to physical ailments that PDA overuse can cause. The repetitive nature of emailing and scrolling on small devices can have a detrimental impact and tech leaders would be smart to implement proper use policies to avoid legal issues. Medical experts say extended use is causing thumb injuries as well as hand damage. According to experts, good company insight on how best to hold the devices and encouraging users to send shorter emails and take breaks from PDA use are best practices that should be implemented. Article

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