[Sigia-l] rsi (off topic)

[Anne Hjortshoj]

Try test-driving some ergonomic mice at your local computer equipment
emporium. I've had my tendonitis problems solved by a Logitech mouse - I
take it with me to every new job.

-Anne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Listera" <listera at rcn.com>
To: "sigia-l" <sigia-l at asis.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] rsi (off topic)


> "Peter VanDijck" wrote:
>
> > I am having early symptons of RSI (painful wrists), but I'm having a
> > hard time finding out what to do about it.
>
> Sorry to hear that. In general, rest your wrist and take a break, if you
> can. If you can't, try voice recognition software to reduce your use of
> wrists. Try a digital pen, as it has very different ergonomics than a
mouse
> and if you're on a modern OS you can simply write, rather than type. If
you
> absolutely must use the mouse and the keyboard, see a specialist about
> correct hand/wrist positioning and/or prosthetic help. Contoured keyboards
> and padded mouse/wrist pads may help in some cases.
>
> > And apologies for the off topic post.
>
> Well, it's about usability.
>
> Best,
>
> Ziya
>
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