Consumer Reports Recently Linked iPad to Risk of Heat-Related Injuries: Practice Good Safety Habits When Using This Popular Device

(PRWEB) April 11, 2012

Apple boasts that the new iPad features 10 hours of battery life, a feature that appeals to gamers, students and employees who plan on using the iPad for things other than brief, sporadic activities. This feature became less attractive on March 20, 2012, when Consumer Reports warned readers that temperatures as high as 116 degrees Fahrenheit might make it difficult for users to hold the iPad for extended periods of time. This bad news arrived after numerous studies linked the popular hand-held device to neck, back and shoulder injuries, but iPad users don't have to give up their favorite toy just yet. There are safe ways to use the iPad and decrease the risk of injury.


Heat-related injuries might not seem like something to be overly concerned about, but doctors report seeing an increase in burns related to laptops and other types of electronic devices. Most cases aren't fatal, but some require extensive treatment. It is important to note that direct contact with a hot device is not the only cause of heat-related injuries; some injuries occur when an individual leaves an over heated electronic device on a mattress or desk unattended. In late February 2012, The Burn Injury Resource Center reported that a 31-year-old man was airlifted to a burn treatment center after a laptop on his bed caught on fire, leaving him with severe burns that covered 60 percent of his body. He is one of many individuals affected by the cost and pain of a heat-related injury.


The Consumer Report of overly-hot temperatures for the new iPad are new, but you may already know that the iPad is not ergonomically friendly. Doctors treat more than 1.5 million notebook-related injuries each year, and ERGOLAB cautions that using the iPad without a cover or holder poses real risk of injury. Luckily, many of the tips for preventing heat-related injuries also apply to ergonomic injuries. For example:

????Take frequent breaks, at least once per hour, when using your iPad
????Stand up and stretch your arms, legs and neck during each break
????If your device feels like it is getting too hot, turn it off and allow the iPad to cool down
????Use a heat-resistant cover, such as LapWorks' 2Loop iPad Handle, to reduce the risk of burns
????Never leave the new iPad on a desk, mattress or carpet without a heat-resistant cover unless the device has been turned off and is cool to the touch
????Use a tool that promotes neutral hand positions, such as LapWorks' Handler iPad Strap and Desk Mount

It isn't easy to find a product that prevents everything from neck strain to heat-related injuries, so it is easy to see why LapWorks has developed a reputation as an innovative design and marketing company. We pride ourselves on being one of the first iPad accessory marketers to bring leading-edge products to our customers, says Jos? Calero, LapWorks founder and chief product architect. It is this ability to perceive our customers need for quality products at reasonable prices and to react quickly that has made us an excellent source for these accessories. We believe the 2Loop iPad Handle and the Handler iPad Strap and Desk Mount are a leap ahead of the market and will become much sought-after iPad accessories.????


Availability

The 2Loop iPad Handle and Handler iPad Strap and Desk Mount are available from the LapWorks website http://www.lapworksinc.com and Amazon. Later this year, the products will be available through many retailers and Internet resellers.


About LapWorks Inc.

LapWorks Inc. is an award-winning innovator of mobile computing device accessories. Founded in 2000, LapWorks is committed to providing its customers with high-quality ergonomic accessories that make a persons mobile life more convenient and hassle-free. LapWorks is widely acknowledged for innovating the original portable laptop desk in 2000. Its latest product offering, the 2Loop iPad Handle, adds yet another outstanding product to the companys already impressive line-up of iPad, mobile computing and gaming accessory solutions. These products are designed for computer and iPad/tablet users everywhere. For more information, log on to http://www.lapworksinc.com or call 888-527-3375 toll-free to speak to a knowledgeable customer service agent.





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