BlackBerry Thumb sparks new form of hand massage

Posted Sunday, November 12, 2006 5:11 PM by hwaldron

Thankfully, although I have a Blackberry to support work requirements, I've not developed symptoms so far as I always make my replies when needed short and focused. Smile 

BlackBerry Thumb sparks new form of hand massage
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2055821,00.asp

QUOTE: The Hyatt hotel chain found so many of their business travelers were complaining of hand and arm discomfort that they have introduced a special "BlackBerry Balm" hand massage at most of their North American spas. The 30-minute massage, that costs about $30, begins with heat treatment and uses a "BlackBerry Balm." It "focuses on counteracting tension on various hand and arm muscles, specifically in the thumbs and overworked wrists," according to a Hyatt statement. The American Physical Therapy Association recently recognized BlackBerry Thumb as an official work place malady—a stress-related injury due to over-use of any PDA or smartphone.

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