iPod Owners Warned About iPod Finger
Posted on December 12, 2005
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has warned consumers about a repetitive strain injury (RSI) that could afflict users of iPods and other MP3 players. The RSI injury is being called "iPod finger."
The BCA links the problem ""music-mad consumers who are constantly using the scroll-wheel or buttons on their MP3 players to organise their song library, update playlists and adjust the volume of their favourite artists."
BCA spokesman Dr Carl Irwin said in a statement, "Hand-held music machines are extremely popular and users are constantly using small, difficult buttons with the same finger in a repetitive motion. "The nature of modern technology means that these devices are only going to get smaller and I would not be surprised if hand and finger related injuries become one of the most common repetitive strain injuries that chiropractors treat."
The BCA seems most concerned about small children who still have developing bones and muscles. iPod Finger sounds similar to BlackBerry Thumb, another RSI which we discussed previously. Keyboards have been an ongoing RSI concern so it is no surprise there are concerns about these new devices that are much smaller. You can read more about keyboards and RSI at the Type Injury FAQ website.
