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ADVISORY/New Island Inc. Launches Revolutionary Computer Ergonomic Device, the Surf Rx Computer Wristband, as New Federal Workplace Ergonomics Law Goes Into Effect.


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ADVISORY...for Tuesday Tuesday: see week.  (March 20)

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New Island Inc. has created the Surf Rx(R) Computer Wrist Support A product that prevents and provides a therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome by keeping the hands in a neutral wrist position. It is worn like a bandage around the wrist. See wrist rest and wrist strap. .

Surf Rx was designed to aid in the relief and prevention of Muscular-Skeletal Disorders, like carpal tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury.
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time.
, that result from repetitive tasks or motion, while also providing hours of comfortable and supportive supportive adjective Pertaining to a Pt management philosophy in which only the Sx of a particular condition are treated; supportive measures are often taken when no specific and/or effective therapy is available or accessible–eg, viral meningitis, or  computer use.

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