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Hand, Carpal Tunnel, RSI
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Connecticut State University - Article from
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons with
exercises "Exercises May Prevent Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome." The AAOS
site is worth exploring. |
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Amari's RSI Page - A comprehensive site dealing
with RSI's from the viewpoint of an injured person
- definition and symptoms, causes, treatment, habits
for healing and promoting health, help to restore
health, workstation ergonomics, RSI resources, links
and mailing lists |
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Typing Injury FAQ - A site concentrating on
ergonomics and Repetitive Stress Injuries, with
a concentration on typing, PC input devices. |
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DMB Ergonomics - A commercial site for keyboards,
keyboard arms, trays, supports and mice. Links to
RSI disease sites. |
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Magnitude - Features software for home and
work to prompt work breaks to prevent carpal tunnel
syndrome. |
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A Directory of Sources for Input Technology
- A comprehensive treatment of PC input devices
and software, from "Aids for the Disabled"
to "Trackballs." |
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Computer Access Solutions - Information on
adaptive equipment and alternative input methods
available for accessing computers. |
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Cirque - Touchpad products as alternatives
to the standard mouse. |
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Harvard RSI Action - A plain-jane site loaded
with information. |
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General |
Safe
Office Practice -  A
fairly comprehensive site from the UK covering all
aspects of the office environment and its effects
on the computer user. |
| Open
Ergonomics - A
commercial site from the UK with emphasis on the
back and comfortable seating. |
| Centers
for Disease Control - Ergonomics information
and advice. Has good, comprehensive information
on workstations. Also covers laboratory and industrial
settings. Site includes a pdf downloadable ergonomics
primer with self-assessment information and some
exercises. |
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Closet Masters - Ergonomic tips and computer
desk accessories. |
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ERGOWORLD - Covers ergonomics (office ergonomics,
industrial ergonomics, injury prevention/treatment)
and human factors (HCI/usability, air & ground
HF, product design). There is also also information
on products, jobs available, consultants/organizations,
university programs, and industry events. |
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Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln / Ergo Products Web Page
- Lots of links related to keyboards and pointers,
software, gloves, splints, supports, ergonomic services
and suppliers, ergonomic furniture, legal services,
and other items. |
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Non-commercial
site with information about the Society, its member
services, and activities, as well as links. |
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Para Technologies - This site sells a software
package that prompts you to take breaks from your
computer. "Our latest version, Stretch Break
PRO, has a Smart Timer Option that modifies
the time between breaks based on keyboard and mouse
activity. It also allows users total control over
the sequence of the stretches that appear on the
screen." |
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University of Virginia - Unbiased information
and links to "educational hypermedia and information
about defining and evaluating ergonomic risks, creating
ergonomically appropriate workstations and preventing
work-related musculoskeletal disorders Cumulative
Trauma Disorders (CTD's)." |
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National Institutes of Health - Tips on how
to position your body, modifying your work area,
and do simple stretches to prevent and relieve soreness
and stiffness in the workplace and while traveling.
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3M Computer Workstation Solutions - A self-help
site that "teaches the fundamentals of office
ergonomics, including physical, environmental and
emotional elements. It suggests improvements that
individuals can apply to customize their workstations
and tasks." |
| Gym
Ball Store
- A comprehensive collection of exercise balls at
good prices. "Our exercise balls are also known
as gym balls, stability balls, flexibility balls,
flex balls, stretch balls, yoga balls, fit or fitness
balls and workout balls." |
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Health Products - Another online store. "We
manufacture our own home electronic muscle stimulators
for bodybuilding/toning, tens units for chronic
back & neck pain relief and our own visco-elastic
memory pillows, pads and mattresses." |
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