Protection Against Technostress.

Bruce R. Thomas, BRT Computer Consulting.

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.