WORK INJURIES
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:16 pm1. Have you, or has anyone you know, ever suffered from RSI or SAD?
Yes, I suffer often from RSI, because I use a lot of the computer and mouse. I have pains in my wrist and elbow.
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?
No, I don't sit correctly when I use the computer but I have changed the direction of my computer and I hope don't suffer pains.
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.
- Move the hands from the arms, not from wrists.
- Sit straight in the chair.
- Adjust you chair to your body.
- Alternate hands with the mouse.
- You should do exercises every day.
4. Do you think the exercises described in READING are very useful and effective?
Yes I think that people should do exercises to avoid these problems.
5. Do you do any exercises during or after working at a desk for a long period of time? Describe two.
Yes, I straight my neck. I slowly bend my head to the left and hold the position for ten seconds and repeat to the right.
Yes, I suffer often from RSI, because I use a lot of the computer and mouse. I have pains in my wrist and elbow.
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?
No, I don't sit correctly when I use the computer but I have changed the direction of my computer and I hope don't suffer pains.
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.
- Move the hands from the arms, not from wrists.
- Sit straight in the chair.
- Adjust you chair to your body.
- Alternate hands with the mouse.
- You should do exercises every day.
4. Do you think the exercises described in READING are very useful and effective?
Yes I think that people should do exercises to avoid these problems.
5. Do you do any exercises during or after working at a desk for a long period of time? Describe two.
Yes, I straight my neck. I slowly bend my head to the left and hold the position for ten seconds and repeat to the right.