
June 26, 2010 | Posted by alanf
I have touched on many of the practical dos and don’ts about RSI, but what about its associated stigma and how it has the potential to change your employer’s perception of you?
Usually RSI sneaks up on you and hits you when you are most under pressure and least able to cope with or, indeed, rest [...]
Categories: Career, RSI, commentary |
Tags: Career, injury, Lifestyle, pressure at work, RSI |
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May 16, 2010 | Posted by alanf
A good few years ago, whilst visiting a Biofeedback practitioner (in the US), before they got a chance to attach electrodes onto my shoulders arms etc and do the technical task that is part of biofeedback, they did a talk through to find out my background, and observe what stresses may be involved in my [...]
Categories: Lifestyle, RSI, commentary |
Tags: commentary, Lifestyle, music, RSI |
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November 3, 2009 | Posted by alanf
I am happy to announce the release of my latest update to this site, a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) page along with answers! This is basically a download of information from my head as to my understanding of RSI, along with relevant links and information, and is without doubt the largest [...]
Categories: Career, Ergonomics, Input Devices, Lifestyle, RSI, Tips, commentary, faq |
Tags: education, Ergonomics, faq, injury, Lifestyle, medical solutions, mouse use, pain cycle, phisiotherapy, physical therapy, posture, RSI, RSI eduction, stress, technology addiction |
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October 17, 2009 | Posted by alanf
DVD : Move Well Avoid Injury : What everyone needs to know about the body (by Barbara Conable and Amy Likar, Andover Productions, 2009)
I may not be a medical professional, but I am able to tell when I encounter descriptions of body motion that just make plain sense, and this DVD contains some enlightening information. [...]
Categories: Ergonomics, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Review, fitness |
Tags: dvd, education, Ergonomics, Lifestyle, posture, Review |
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August 23, 2009 | Posted by alanf
In an interesting development, Microsoft has publicly shown at 2009 E3 a next generation games system controller labelled ‘Natal‘ that is free of buttons and joysticks; the controller is essentially you. It relies on a sophisticated camera detection system to monitor the user’s motion and translate this motion into games controls. It also has [...]
Categories: Ergonomics, Input Devices, Lifestyle |
Tags: Ergonomics, Input Devices, Lifestyle, video games |
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April 8, 2009 | Posted by alanf
Below, I provide a list of criteria that I would associate with a worker who will have an elevated risk of contracting an RSI condition. If you associate with a few of these activities, then you too may be at high risk of developing a RSI condition -
Computer operator professional or otherwise
Deep in concentration about [...]
Categories: Career, Ergonomics, Lifestyle, RSI, commentary |
Tags: Career, Lifestyle, RSI |
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February 25, 2009 | Posted by alanf
An interesting article appeared in the Times Online titledĀ “Doctors identify ‘PlayStation palm’ as a legitimate medical complaint” which takes a broad look at how more and more types of repetitive strain injuries originating from use of video gaming machines are being discovered. It should be noted that a ‘video gaming machine’ can encompass the [...]
Categories: Lifestyle, RSI, commentary |
Tags: arm pain, Ergonomics, Lifestyle, RSI, RSI eduction, video games |
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January 12, 2009 | Posted by alanf
We are a species that spends most of our lives battling addictions of one sort or another – ranging from what we consume to television to news, the list is endless. Our addiction to technology is no different. The cool technological gadgets that adorn our lives are just so addictive!
There are so many ways today [...]
Categories: Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, RSI, commentary |
Tags: arm pain, commentary, Ergonomics, Lifestyle, RSI, technology addiction, video games |
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November 1, 2008 | Posted by alanf
During my RSI awareness presentations I refer to the need for people at risk of RSI as well as those who already experience its effects to adopt physical activities. Yoga is one of those activities that I suggest. Why yoga?
In a nutshell, it combines a fairly physical activity encompassing muscle and tendon stretches from your [...]
Categories: Miscellaneous, RSI, Tips, fitness |
Tags: arm pain, injury, Lifestyle, RSI, RSI eduction, Yoga |
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September 1, 2008 | Posted by alanf
The following article is a follow-on from RSI – What to do? (Part 1 – RSI Initial Symptoms) and RSI – What to do? (Part 2 – RSI Dealing With Progressive Symptoms) .
OK, so you are experiencing a long term RSI condition, ie it has gradually worsened for more than 2 years. You [...]
Categories: Career, Ergonomics, RSI, Tips |
Tags: arm pain, Career, commentary, Ergonomics, Lifestyle, mouse use, RSI eduction |
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