Sign language interpreting is one of the jobs most likely to give you a problems with carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. That’s according to a new study by the Rochester Institute of Technology. The research suggests interpreting causes more physical stress than jobs like assembly line work. The study goes even further, suggesting there’s a link between increased ergonomic risk and the mental and cognitive stress of the work. Details are in the journal Ergonomics and more studies are planned.
