Category Archives: REpetitive Strain Injury
Computer generated arm pain…
My last client tonight complained that she couldn’t fully extend her left arm above her head. This was an unusual presentation for her in that she used the mouse with the right hand and had a head set for the telephone. With all my clients, I drill in the fact that seating correctly at the [...]
Computer users: prevent back pain and RSI…
Computer users are at high risk of developing back pain and RSI. But these risks can be much reduced if the workstation is set up correcting. In these videocastsI explain how back pain and RSI arise whilst using the computer and ways to prevent them. Video 1: Difference between corrrect vs incorrect seating http://www.screenr.com/embed/V42s Video 2: Chair qualities - http://www.screenr.com/embed/hl2s [...]
Writing is physically demanding
You would be forgiven for thinking that writing is mainly a cerebral act. One doesn’t think that it could be physically demanding. But it is Charles Burns is a nationally reknowned silhouette artist. He attends many a gala, wedding and reception where he stands on his feet for long periods of time, using his left hand to [...]
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