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Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it?The equipmentBy Stéf Kasprowski, BUCS IT supporter
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Tools that can help: BigStretch• Free • Available to install on University desktop PCs• Features [1]
• Set the amount of time between breaks.• Choose between predefined or your own message(s).• Select the reminder style, balloon, popup or micro-break.• Pick the level of intrusiveness (depending on strictness).• Optionally pick a sound for your reminder.• Increase reminders automatically to suit your work rate.• Various other adjustments to suit you.
[1] http://www.monkeymatt.com/bigstretch/
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BigStretch
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BigStretch
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BigStretch
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Keyboards• Mini Number Slide Arch Keyboard
arc design
• Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000wrist alignment
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Vertical Mice• Accuratus Upright Mouse USB• Vertical ‘45degrees’ alignment
• Evoluent Vertical Mouse• Available both left and right handed• Right handed version available in small size
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Joystick-type Mice• 3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse• Available left and right handed• Various sizes
• Penguin Vertical Mouse• Ambidextrous design• vertical alignment
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Trackball Mice
• Trackball Mouse• The arm doesn't move, • Buttons activation without affecting the pointer position• Either thumb-operated or finger-operated
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Phone headset• BT Accord 10 Universal telephone headset
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Recommendations• No one-fits-all device• Assessment by UHSE[1] before buying any device• Quadrant: approved supplier (via ITP)• Install the drivers• BigStretch on your PC
Note: Mac and Linux users• Workrave (GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows)• Time Out and AntiRSI for Mac OS
• Beware of mobile technologies can trigger RSIhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9756391.stm
[1] University Health, Safety, and Environment Service