Woman using laptop while sitting at home. Young woman sitting in kitchen and working on laptop.
By Chen Li – BAppSc(Phty), Hand Therapy Group Physiotherapist, Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA), Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Woman working from home on an ergonomic set upWorking at a desk everyday can be very taxing on your hands and wrist due to constant typing, writing and body posture. An incorrect set up at work or in your home office can increase the likelihood of an injury. Some individuals may even start to experience pins and needles or numbness in their fingers, or pain and swelling in the wrist or fingers.

Below we take a look at the common wrist and hand injuries associated with sitting at a desk all day. 

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