Ergonomics

Ergonomics
Links

Ergonomics, Repetitive Stress Injuries

Hand, Carpal Tunnel, RSI

Hand exercises originally from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Exercises May Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." The AAOS site is worth exploring.

Amari's RSI Page - A comprehensive site dealing with RSI's from the viewpoint of an injured person - definition and symptoms, causes, treatment, habits for healing and promoting health, help to restore health, workstation ergonomics, RSI resources, links and mailing lists

Typing Injury FAQ - A site concentrating on ergonomics and Repetitive Stress Injuries, with a concentration on typing, PC input devices.

DMB Ergonomics - A commercial site for keyboards, keyboard arms, trays, supports and mice. Links to RSI disease sites.

Ergotron - commercial site that also has some helpful pages for ergonomics and wellness.

Magnitude - Features software for home and work to prompt work breaks to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

A Directory of Sources for Input Technology - A comprehensive treatment of PC input devices and software, from "Aids for the Disabled" to "Trackballs."

Computer Access Solutions - Information on adaptive equipment and alternative input methods available for accessing computers.

Cirque - Touchpad products as alternatives to the standard mouse.

Harvard RSI Action - A plain-jane site loaded with information.

General

Closet Masters - Ergonomic tips and computer desk accessories.

ERGOWORLD - Covers ergonomics (office ergonomics, industrial ergonomics, injury prevention/treatment) and human factors (HCI/usability, air & ground HF, product design). There is also also information on products, jobs available, consultants/organizations, university programs, and industry events.

Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln / Ergo Products Web Page - Computer related repetitive strain injury information and links.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Non-commercial site with information about the Society, its member services, and activities, as well as links.

Para Technologies - This site sells a software package that prompts you to take breaks from your computer. "Our latest version, Stretch Break PRO, has a Smart Timer Option that modifies the time between breaks based on keyboard and mouse activity. It also allows users total control over the sequence of the stretches that appear on the screen."

University of Virginia - Unbiased information and links to "educational hypermedia and information about defining and evaluating ergonomic risks, creating ergonomically appropriate workstations and preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD's)."

National Institutes of Health - Information on improving your office environemnt, including how to position your body, modifying your work area, and do simple stretches to prevent and relieve soreness and stiffness in the workplace and while traveling.

3M Computer Workstation Solutions - A self-help site that "teaches the fundamentals of office ergonomics, including physical, environmental and emotional elements. It suggests improvements that individuals can apply to customize their workstations and tasks."

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Backsaver - An online store featuring products for those with back problems.