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How boring - no alternatives to touch pads?Why is the TrackPoint type of pointer no longer offered? Is it really that unpopular? I cannot stand touchpads due their "touchiness", vagueness, and encouragement to tap too hard which gives me hand and finger pains very much in keeping with...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, laptop computer, photograph, TrackPoint, Repetitive Stress Injury, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-09-26

Could RSI risks of laptop usage beget legal risks?

Today's News.com has a report by Alorie Gilbert on the health risks that mobile users may be running through the repeated use of poorly positioned notebooks. See Is your laptop a pain in the neck? After reporting that doctors expect to see a lot more pains, strains and...

Tags: computer, repetitive stress injury

Blog posts 2005-05-31

Additional Resources

AntiRSI 2.1 (Mac)

AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI repetitive strain injury and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it won't force too many breaks on you.

Tags: Break, Apple Macintosh, Onn, AntiRSI, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-30

Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 (left-handed)

As left-handed mousers who spend a lot of time at the computer, we really wanted to love the Evoluent Left-Handed Vertical Mouse. And there's a lot we do like: the mouse's orientation does seem to hold our arm in a more neutral position; the mouse includes a PS/2 adapter so...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Vertical Mouse, Evoluent Vertical Mouse

Product reviews 2008-06-13

ErgoSense 2.0.2 (Windows)

Reduces sick leaves and absenteeism, provides relaxation techniques and fitness tips. Work time ergonomics to prevent stress - Tailored to suit individual needs, Prevents repetitive strain injury - ErgoSense is an innovative ergonomic tool which requires no user input and analyzes user real-time work patterns; provides relaxation techniques and fitness...

Tags: Omniquad, Productivity, Workforce Management, Microsoft Windows, Human Resources, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-01-14

Logitech MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse

Whether you're actually left-handed or you just mouse with your left to ease the pain of a repetitive stress injury, finding a comfortable mouse can be a challenge. Most ergonomically curved mice are designed for right-handed users, forcing lefty mousers to make do with somewhat shapeless agnostic mice, such as...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Logitech MX610, Logitech

Product reviews 2007-02-05

AntiRSI 1.4 (Mac)

AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI repetitive strain injury and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it won't force too many breaks on you.

Tags: Break, Apple Macintosh, Onn, AntiRSI, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2005-12-20

Stress Buster 1.2 (Windows)

Stress Buster is ergonomic software, or break reminder software, designed to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury RSI and other computer related health problems such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis and tendinitis often referred to as 'upper limb disorders'. It can also aid in the recovery from such conditions. It runs quietly...

Tags: Break, Health Care, Microsoft Windows, ThreadBuilder, Vertical Industries, Productivity, Benefits, Healthcare, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management

Software downloads 2005-08-02

Albion StopNow ! - Discreet RSI Break Reminder 3.3 (Windows)

"Take regular breaks" is probably the most frequent advice you will receive when you talk to medical professionals about Repetitive Strain Injury RSI. It is also one of the most difficult pieces of advice to follow. Albion StopNow! is designed to help you establish good work habits by...

Tags: Break, Albion Research, Mice, Productivity, Keyboards, Microsoft Windows, Web Site Development, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software, Internet

Software downloads 2004-03-17

ErgoFUN 5.02.05 (Windows)

With the proliferation of PC usage throughout every aspect of our work and recreation, many people are developing pain and numbness in their arms and hands. Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI affect people of all ages at work, at school and at home. Scientific research over the last ten years has...

Tags: Magnitude Information Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows, Computer, ErgoFUN 5.02.05, Productivity

Software downloads 2003-01-24

Stretch 1.0 (Windows)

This program works in a simple way to help you avoid repetitive stress injury RSI. At intervals of time you determine, the program prompts you to stop working or to partake in a number of stretching exercises that you can display to help you learn the right techniques.

Tags: SOHO, Microsoft Windows, Soho Soho

Software downloads 2002-04-24