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Massage and RSI

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:43:27 +0000

photo credit: Akajos Research has indicated that massage helps with pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or RSI. I have personally tried this many times with poor results. The problem may be that many massage therapists do not know how to lightly work on the affected areas. After a massage my hands would feel like I [...]

Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 Ergonomic Keyboard

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:29:53 +0000

The Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 is a popular low cost ergonomic keyboard. The goal is to have each wrist on top of the keyboard without twisting the wrist. Everyone has a slightly different distance between each hand, but this keyboard has a fixed width and angle between both sides. One size fits all. I prefer [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:48:12 +0000

It’s Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! RSI Theory & Therapy for Computer Professionals by Jack Bellis and Suparna Damany. I was looking through a book store and came upon this book. The title says it all. Very small percentage of people actually have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, far more have Tendinitis or some other condition. The book is [...]

Ergonomic Pens for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:18:52 +0000

The Pen Again is a low cost ergonomic pen that I tried out at a store this weekend. It feels pretty good in the hand. The key is to make a pen so the grip point is large. I have taken a regular pen and put some rubber insulation around it to make it much [...]

Gloves for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or RSI

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:21:25 +0000

You may notice that your hands are usually cold due to poor circulation. Mines were as I suffered through RSI. I leard from my hand therapist that I could wear gloves most of the time to warm up my hands and improve circulation. No need to any special RSI glove, any glove will do.

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:11:06 +0000

American Journal of Roentgenology has a good article covering computer ergonomics and Carpal Tunnel Syndrom. The diagrams show exactly what type of situations you should avoid.

Vitamins and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:52:16 +0000

photo credit: Okko Pyykkö I have read many sites and books that suggest that taking vitamin supplements may help RSIs such has carpal tunnel syndrome. I took a B complex as I was recovering and cannot say that did much but the placebo effect works well. As long as your doctor says it is ok, [...]

Kinesis Freestyle Solo ergonomic split keyboard

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:47:05 +0000

The Kinesis Freestyle solo is a low cost split ergonomic keyboard. It allows you to detach each side and position it independently. The goal is to have each wrist on top of the keyboard without twisting the wrist. Everyone has a slightly different distance between each hand, so this allow independent positioning.

Ergonomic Computer Chair

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:37:24 +0000

Office Master makes the Discovery DB96 computer chair that I use. It has a unique pear shaped back shape that forces me to sit correctly. It is also fully adjustable. Check it out at your local store.

Computer Chair Ergonomics

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:35:32 +0000

Office Ergo has some tips for selecting computer seating. Key elements to look for in a new chair: 1) Adjustable Seat Height 2) Seat depth Adjustability 3) Backrest height and angle Adjustability 4) Chair Recline 5) Seat pan angle Adjustability 6) Lumbar support and Adjustability I have had problems with arm rests in the past. Typing with arms on an arm [...]