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1. Have you, or has anyone you know, ever suffered from RSI or SAD?
Yes, I know two persons that suffered from RSI and SAD. I have a cousin are working in front of a computer eight hours a day. She has back paint. In addition, I have a friend is living in London, she suffer SAD, she always talk me that to live in London in winter is very hard and she feel uncomfortable.
2. Do you make sure that you sit and type correctly when you use a computer or typewriter? Do you ever have pains in any parts of your body from using the computer for long periods of time?
I try sitting correctly when I use the computer. Sometimes I have several paints in different parts of my body from using the computer for long periods of time. My eyes, back and arms paint.
3. What advice would you give to someone who has just bought a computer to prevent problems like RSI and aches and pains in the back, shoulders and arms? Write five suggestions. Read the suggestions of your classmates and vote for the best five.
- Sit correctly
- keep your distance from screen
- Stop some minutes
- Make some exercise: move your neck, shoulders, hands, arms and head
- Good light in the room
4. Do you think the exercises described in READING are very useful and effective?
Yes, I think everybody should do it .
5. Do you do any exercises while or after working at a desk for a long period of time? Describe two. Then read the exercises posted in the Forum and choose the ones you like best.
I bring my ear to my shoulder without lifting your shoulder.
I turn my head to right and left.