 What are “repetitive stress injuries?” (RSI)  Types of injuries  What body parts are harmed most?  Solutions to RSI  What are “repetitive stress injuries?” (RSI)  Types of injuries  What body parts are harmed most?  Solutions to RSI

 Injury to any part of the body after repetitive use (generally same task) without relaxation  No time is given to recover from the stress  Too much time at a computer proposes several health issues including RSI  Injury to any part of the body after repetitive use (generally same task) without relaxation  No time is given to recover from the stress  Too much time at a computer proposes several health issues including RSI

 Eyes [Eye Strain/Dry Eyes]  Wrists [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome]  Wrists  Back/Shoulder Pain [Muscle Tension/Strains]  Eyes [Eye Strain/Dry Eyes]  Wrists [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome]  Wrists  Back/Shoulder Pain [Muscle Tension/Strains]

Body Aches & Pains/ Muscle Strains Results from layout of work area, bad seating and placement of mouse pad and keyboard Carpal Tunnel Results from the wrists being flexed too far outward with the pinkies pointing up and away when typing Eye Strains Results from hours of gazing at the computer screen especially in rooms/offices with low humidity.The eyes are NOT designed to sit in front of any object that does not vary in distance for several hours.

 Purchase ergonomic office furniture  Position mouse pad to allow the wrist to move freely and naturally  Use cushions to stop the wrist from flexing and allow it to rest when typing  Use keyboards that are sensitive to touch and don’t require key striking  Purchase ergonomic office furniture  Position mouse pad to allow the wrist to move freely and naturally  Use cushions to stop the wrist from flexing and allow it to rest when typing  Use keyboards that are sensitive to touch and don’t require key striking

 Give the eyes time to rest when doing extensive amounts of work  Use large and high pixel screens  Stay in shape, keep muscles strong to avoid stress and tension  Use voice activated software  Know when enough is enough- listen to your body!  Give the eyes time to rest when doing extensive amounts of work  Use large and high pixel screens  Stay in shape, keep muscles strong to avoid stress and tension  Use voice activated software  Know when enough is enough- listen to your body!

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