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New Freeware from NaturalHealthcare.ca Reminds Computer Users to Take a "Wellness" Break.
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New Freeware from NaturalHealthcare.ca
Reminds Computer Users to Take a "Wellness" Break.
Do you sit for prolonged sessions at a computer terminal? Does a typical workday dictate spending several hours constantly repeating the same hand, neck and arm movements? Are you developing a tingling in your wrists, arms, and elbows?
Qualitative research links these factors as the major cause of the 21st century chronic condition, "Repetitive Strain Injury" (RSI). Also known as "Cumulative Trauma Disorder" (CTD), this syndrome is insidious as it builds up over a long period of time as opposed to a sudden trauma. However, the outcome is the same, namely the inability of muscles, tendons, and nerves to function in a healthy, pain-free manner.
Be aware that RSI can be a career-ending work-related condition. The damage to the arms, wrists and neck occurs when a person has not allotted enough time between performing repetitive actions to rest and allow the muscles involved to naturally repair and heal.
NaturalHealthcare.ca is willing to assist with the prevention of RSI before the condition becomes a permanent fact of life by providing you with free software that reminds computer users, such as yourself, to take a career-related "wellness" break. In addition to RSI-specific exercises, there are general fitness breaks included.
Avoid RSI by following quick and easy "wellness" tips shared by the development team at NaturalHeathcare.ca
The key to preventing RSI is to watch your posture and take stretch breaks that will relieve the strain on susceptible points.
- Set monitor at eye level or slightly below. Ideally, the top of your monitor should be level with your eye line.
- Place keyboard flat on your work surface, with the tray set no higher than your elbows.
- Your hands should be in line with your forearm when using the mouse and keyboard. Make it a habit to keep your wrists straight while clicking the mouse. Do not bend, or turn from the wrists.
- Tilt your chair slightly forward. This will allow for better posture and relieve strain on your body.
- Take regular breaks. Get up. Walk around. Stretch. Use the free software application from NaturalHealthcare.ca that will remind you to take breaks, and will prompt you with easy to follow, at your desk exercises.
However, if you are experiencing symptoms, which can include burning, aching, tenderness, and swelling in the affected areas, it is important that you see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Free Application
RSI Saver runs on Windows. For your convenience there is also an online version. Download RSI Saver from http://naturalhealthcare.ca/downloads/
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