RSI Advice For Knitters
Knitters spend hours repeating a small number of motions, so are therefore at risk of RSI, which develops over time and its symptoms often come on gradually. Here are a few defensive tactics whether you’re already a sufferer or just a concerned knitter.
Is That “Ergonomic Chair” Really Ergonomic?
An “ergonomic chair” is better than a plain old chair, right? Maybe. The problem is that stores and manufacturers are starting to put the word “ergonomic” in front of every chair they sell, whether it has anything to do with ergonomics or not. There is more to ergonomics than a little added cushioning in the seat.
Vista Voice Recognition Reviewed
A user reviews the voice recognition capability included in Microsoft Vista, and was pleasantly surprised: “Training took only a few minutes, and the software’s accuracy was higher than anything I tried before.”
Research Finds Workplace RSI Problems Routinely Ignored
According to the results of new research by Microsoft, work-related RSI, though it’s at an all-time high and costs businesses more than $600 million in lost working hours, is often ignored by companies, either through ignorance or outright neglect.
Ensuring a Good Computing Environment
No matter what size of the business, all employers have obligations to ensure staff a safe working environment. Good Health and Safety practice also increases productivity which will have a direct impact on the bottom line.
Carpal Tunnel Prevention Starts In Wrist
For those living with carpal tunnel syndrome, there are simple and affordable ways to alleviate the pain. A symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome is persistent and severe pain in the hands and wrists. This pain mainly stems from incorrect positioning of the wrists while sitting at a computer keyboard.
Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Decline?
At its height of diagnosis, anybody showing up at a doctor’s office with wrist pain or hand pain was being diagnosed with carpal tunnel. Since then, carpal tunnel cases have plummeted, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is this decline real, or a product of underdiagnosis?
Food Allergies Can Cause RSI Symptoms
For those of you suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other joint issues/RSIs, it’s probably worth a trip to the doctor to get tested for food allergies. It doesn’t take much time or cost much, and it may make a world of difference.
Speech Recognition Options For RSI Sufferers
If you have difficulty using a standard keyboard and mouse on your computer, due to repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other disability, speech recognition is a viable alternative to using your hands to control your computer.
Hank Blalock’s Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Texas Rangers infielder Hank Blalock has been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after experiencing numbness in his right hand early in the week. Rangers trainer Jamie Reed said it isn’t unusual for a player to suffer from carpal tunnel.
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