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Celebrities / Re: Baba Suwe Granted Bail By Court - SaharaReporters by gbolahan1(m): 4:19pm On Nov 01, 2011
Hehehehehehe grin grin grin grin grin Baba suwe saga
Autos / Re: Nissan Sunny (2door) For Sale (pics) by gbolahan1(m): 3:01pm On Nov 01, 2011
What\s ur price pls?
Autos / Re: SOLD!!!!Sharp 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0turbo Premium Package!! 1.9M Must go!!! by gbolahan1(m): 2:55pm On Nov 01, 2011
Most of the pix are too bold to be understood! nice car you've got anyway
Technology Market / Re: Htc Andriod Phone 4 Sale by gbolahan1(m): 3:08am On Oct 25, 2011
What type of HTC? Pix pls!
Technology Market / Beware! Overuse Of Smart Phones Can Cause Blackberry Thumb by gbolahan1(m): 4:43pm On May 22, 2011
BlackBerry thumb is a neologism that posits a form of repetitive strain injury caused by the frequent use of the thumbs to press buttons on PDAs, smart phones, or other mobile devices. The name of the condition comes from the BlackBerry, a popular brand of smartphones that debuted in 1999.[1] Part of the rationale is that the thumb does not have the dexterity that the other four fingers have, and that it is especially common in those who use these devices for such activities at high speeds comparable to that of touch typing.[2]

BlackBerry thumb is a syndrome. In other words, it is a collection of symptoms and signs and not currently a discrete, testable pathophysiological process or disease. Until better science is available, it is best considered a social construction.

Symptoms of BlackBerry thumb include aching and throbbing pain in the thumb or sometimes other fingers and in the wrist.[3] Part of the syndrome of BlackBerry thumb is disability of the hands.


Prevention

Given the way mobile devices are constructed, particularly their small size, most users find it easiest and most tempting to use their thumbs to press the keys.

Experts recommend that BlackBerry thumb can be prevented by use of other fingers to press buttons on handheld devices, and to vary which fingers are being used. They also encourage owners of these devices not to use them for lengthy typing tasks, such as "writing books."[5]

It is also important to consider that in the absence of better evidence, such speculative preventative measures risk stigmatizing hand use,[6] which can increase illness behavior as seen in the Australian epidemic of repetitive strain injury.[7]
Treatment
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The recovery process from BlackBerry thumb can be lengthy, and may involve curtailing or altogether eliminating such use of a mobile device. In some extreme cases, surgery may be necessary. Current surgical alternatives include a tendon transfer whereby one of the bones at the base of the thumb is removed and a coiled tendon is put in its place as a cushion. For more advanced cases of arthritis, the basal thumb joint can be replaced.[8] However, recovery can be lengthy and outcomes optimal only in patients who have low activity demands on the thumb joint.

One alternative medicine treatment is prolotherapy. Reeves has published a small randomized clinical trial showing some efficacy.[9] Since surgery on small hand joints with severe arthritis can be traumatic with protracted recovery, newer treatments are being developed. Mesenchymal stem cell transplants offer one possible solution for cartilage replacement in damaged joints.[citation needed] Some spas offer massages as a method of cure.

Alternative view

The primary issue seems to be a misinterpretation or an overinterpretation of the nociception (pain-related nerve signal) that can accompany arm use.[12] Nociception can stimulate our built-in "pain alarm," alerting us to real or potential tissue damage; however, we learn to interpret and reassign these signals because most pains are false alarms. For instance, in many contexts, activity-related pain is seen as healthy: think yoga or other athletic/exercise endeavors.

Common features of activity-related pains that have not received the attention they deserve include stress, job burnout or dissatisfaction, and secondary gain (where a person benefits either directly or indirectly from being ill).

Computers / Re: How Do I Subsribe For Mtn Internet On My Ipad? by gbolahan1(m): 10:17am On May 13, 2011
@Cantell thank but I'v done all still not been able find a solution.
Computers / How Do I Subsribe For Mtn Internet On My Ipad? by gbolahan1(m): 9:50am On May 13, 2011
Pls is there anybody with substancial info on how to subscribe for MTN internet on my ipad without removing the sim? I'll apreciat any informating that'll enable me load the ipad. Thanks.
Technology Market / Re: CELL PHONE DEALERS- BLACKBERRY BOLD 2-N21,500, BB TOUR-10500-- details inside-- by gbolahan1(m): 8:24pm On May 03, 2011
I need a clean us used storm1 or 2. Is it with d accesories?
Technology Market / Re: Free Blackberry Unlock Codes by gbolahan1(m): 8:03pm On May 03, 2011
I just got a uk used bb storm1(verizone) 1. Etisalat said they don't support BIS on Verizone bb hence I can't subscribe from them and 2. Ever since I subscibe for BIS with MTN I'v nt be able to browse with the fone even when MTN sent a confirmation that my subscriptiom was succesful and the EDGE on d phone is in capital letter. Pls what should I do?
Autos / Re: Registered And Tokumbo Toyota Cars: Very Cheap 08063081186 by gbolahan1(m): 8:55pm On Mar 26, 2011
I need a very neat tokunbo grade 1 golf 3(wagon) with very chill ffac, airbags auto or manual drive. How much can I get it? call/text 08098980038 asap
Technology Market / Re: Spy On Any Cell Phone (download Software) by gbolahan1(m): 1:53pm On Mar 13, 2011
Why haven't sent the s/w since september that I gave u my email? Hotremi@gmail.com
Technology Market / I Need A Brand New In Box Digital Camera. Canon A480. 10mp. by gbolahan1(m): 5:19pm On Mar 02, 2011
I urgently need the camera. Call me on 08098980038.
Technology Market / I Need A Brand New In Box Digital Camera. Canon A480. 10mp. by gbolahan1(m): 5:18pm On Mar 02, 2011
I urgently need the camera. Call me on 08098980038.
Art, Graphics & Video / I Need A Brand New In Box Digital Camera, Canon A480. 10mp. by gbolahan1(m): 4:50pm On Mar 02, 2011
I'm urgently in need of the camera. Call me on 08098980038.
Art, Graphics & Video / I Need A Brand New In Box Digital Camera, Canon A480. 10mp. by gbolahan1(m): 4:48pm On Mar 02, 2011
I'm urgently in need of the camera. Call me on 08098980038.
Phones / Help! My Bb Storm 2 Is Not Booting. by gbolahan1(m): 8:34pm On Mar 01, 2011
My storm 2 is not completing booting. I'v tried fixing it in computer village yet it's not booting. Can anyone help me fix it or can't it be fix in Nigeria?
Phones / Re: Phone Engineers On Nairaland Willing To Assist You - Part II by gbolahan1(m): 8:25pm On Mar 01, 2011
My BB storm 2 in not completing booting. 2 engrs have tried fixing it in computer village, I was directed to one from BB store yet they were unable to fix it. Does that mean the phone can't be fixed here in Nigeria?
Phones / Re: Phone Engineers On Nairaland Willing To Assist You - Part II by gbolahan1(m): 8:24pm On Mar 01, 2011
My BB storm 2 in not completing booting. 2 engrs have tried fixing it in computer village, I was directed to one from BB store yet they were unable to fix it. Does that mean the phone can't be fixed here in Nigeria?
Technology Market / Re: Can Any1 Help Fix My Bb Storm2 Wiv Little Cash? by gbolahan1(m): 8:22am On Feb 26, 2011
It just stop booting and only blinking the red light unless I remove the battery. Pls help.
Technology Market / Can Any1 Help Fix My Bb Storm2 Wiv Little Cash? by gbolahan1(m): 9:18pm On Feb 25, 2011
Do we have competent BB engrs in the house. Location should be Surulere or preferably computer village Ikeja. Or call 0809890038.
Technology Market / Re: Get An Intercom In Your Office/work/business From 35k Or At Home From 25k by gbolahan1(m): 10:37am On Jan 27, 2011
Pls check your inbox and reply me.
Technology Market / Where Can I Get Dstv Bulk Purchase? by gbolahan1(m): 7:00pm On Jan 17, 2011
I need to DSTV bulk purchase. If you have stock, call me on 08098980038.
Politics / Re: Ibori's Wife Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison by gbolahan1(m): 3:19pm On Nov 23, 2010
They've not seen anything yet!
Politics / Re: Ibori's Wife Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison by gbolahan1(m): 3:19pm On Nov 23, 2010
They've not seen anything yet!
Religion / Re: Ogaga4luv Why Are You A satanist If I may Ask? by gbolahan1(m): 2:56pm On Nov 23, 2010
Wonders will 'soon' end!
Religion / Re: Ogaga4luv Why Are You A satanist If I may Ask? by gbolahan1(m): 2:56pm On Nov 23, 2010
Wonders will 'soon' end!

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