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Contact me
for an appointment if you need help setting up your computer or
learning how to protect against injury while using the computer.
Computer usage of just a few hours per day can result in
various injuries ranging from minor irritations to serious problems
that require surgery. Your risk of injury can be reduced through proper
setup of your computer working area, taking rest breaks, and learning
how to relieve the stresses that computers produce in our bodies.
- Ergonomics
is the
design of equipment with the goal of minimizing fatigue and discomfort
in the workers. Learn how to adjust your computer equipment for
prevention of injury and maximum comfort while working.
- Relaxing
from the stress
of computer usage. Our bodies are not adapted for the repetitive
motions involved in computer work. Learn how to relieve the stresses
that build up while working on the computer.
- Repetitive
Stress Syndrome.
Although no heavy lifting is involved, the repetitive motions of
computer work often leads to inflammation and pain in muscles, tendons
and nerves. Learn how to prevent these serious injuries.
- Computer
Vision Syndrome.
Computer monitors provide images that are slightly fuzzy, so our eyes
constantly strain in an attempt to achieve a sharper focus. Learn how
to relieve this stress on your eyes.
- Deep
Vein Thrombosis.
Sitting still in front of your computer for extended periods can result
in formation of blood clots in your legs. Learn how to protect against
this injury.
- Information
Overload can overwhelm us and paralyze our
decision-making. Learn how to organize information and maintain control
of your computer.
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