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To whom this may concern, i hope you well.i have a query regarding my research on wrist discomfort. can using a laptop for extended periods of time cause wrist strain? why might it, and how can you avoid it?

Q: to whom this may concern, i hope you well.i have a query regarding my research on wrist discomfort. can using a laptop for extended periods of time cause wrist strain? why might it, and how can you avoid it?

: Some think so but others disagree. I woud Google it and look at carpal tunnel median nerve injury with computer use. Best to go to uptodate.com and get 1 month subscription to read all about it.

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Some think so but others disagree. I woud Google it and look at carpal tunnel median nerve injury with computer use. Best to go to uptodate.com and get 1 month subscription to read all about it.

Answered 1/6/2023

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To whom this may concern, i hope you well.i have a query regarding my research on wrist discomfort. can using a laptop for extended periods of time cause wrist strain? why might it, and how can you avoid it?

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