Coeds Cope With Technology-Induced Thumb Pain

by Joel Rose, NPR

More and more of us are suffering from sore thumbs. Ergonomics experts say too much texting and typing on iPads and other tablets can cause pain in the hands, shoulders, neck and back. College students talk about coping with the strain of all their high-tech gadgets.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 19, 2011