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Keyboard carpal culprit? Not so, study says

A new research report by the Harvard Medical School says heavy computer use does not lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. However, office workers can harm themselves because of improper computer use and other workplace conditions that could provoke repetitive stress injuries. Pain from poor posture isn't limited to the hands;...

Tags: biggest pain, carpal tunnel, computer, culprit, hardware, Harvard Medical School, injuries, keyboard, neck, Sonja Thompson, workplace conditions

Discussion threads 2005-12-15

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What IT pros should know about repetitive stress injuries

Long hours at the keyboard can lead to a host of problems for IT professionals. Here's a look at symptoms to watch out for, steps you can take to prevent injuries, and what to expect if you seek treatment for any type of RSI. by Kris Littlejohn

Tags: Injury, Information Technology, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Kris Littlejohn, Wrist, Ergonomics, DeQuervain, Productivity, Mice

Blog posts 2008-08-19

MacBreakZ 4.7.5 (Mac)

MacBreakZ is a personal ergonomic assistant which monitors our keyboard and mouse activity and helps us structure our computer use in a healthy and constructive manner, thus preventing computer-related injuries from developing. The main applications for MacBreakZ are to prevent repetitive strain injuries RSI and promote healthy and pain-free computing,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Injury, Frank Reiff Shareware, MacBreakZ, Mice, Productivity, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-02-14

What IT pros should know about repetitive stress injuries

Long hours at the keyboard can lead to a host of problems for IT professionals. Here's a look at symptoms to watch out for, steps you can take to prevent injuries, and what to expect if you seek treatment for any type of RSI.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Injury, Information Technology, Kris Littlejohn, Keyboards, Blogging, Network Administration, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals, Internet

Download resources 2008-08-19

Ergonomix 3.6 (Windows)

Ergonomix is a personal ergonomic assistant which monitors our keyboard and mouse activity and helps us structure our computer use in a healthy and constructive manner, thus preventing computer-related injuries from developing. The main applications for ergonomix are to prevent repetitive strain injuries RSI and promote healthy and pain-free computing,...

Tags: Mouse, Injury, Microsoft Windows, Frank Reiff Shareware, Ergonomix, Mice, Productivity, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2005-05-04

MacBreakZ! 3.5.1 (Mac)

MacBreakZ! is a personal ergonomic assistant which monitors your keyboard and mouse activity and helps you structure your computer use in a healthy manner, which prevents computer-related injuries from developing. The main applications for MacBreakZ! are: to prevent repetitive strain injuries RSI and promote healthy and pain-free computing to aid...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Injury, Monitoring, Computer, Mice, Productivity, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2003-03-26

Sammy Sosa High Heat Baseball 2001 1.2 patch (Windows)

A situation where players weren't resting from fatique and injuries was corrected, as were several scoring errors. Injuries are now scaled to season length. Camera work on double plays was cleaned up. Career stats for eleven players were added. Substitution logic in manager profiles was scaled back. Finally, custom rosters...

Tags: Injury, 3DO, Professional Development, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Patches, LANs, Network Technology, Career, Operating Systems, Software, Networking

Software downloads 2003-10-24

ergonomix 3.7.1 (Windows)

We all spend way too much time on our computer. Few people fully realize how strenuous computer work is for our body and how large its impact on our physical and mental well-being is. ergonomix is a personal ergonomic assistant which monitors our keyboard and mouse activity...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Computer, Ergonomix, Productivity, Mice, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2006-02-01

The Little Black Book of Sports Medicine 9.0.4 (Mobile)

Provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries and illness. The Little Black Book of Sports Medicine, 2nd Ed. provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries and illness. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this reference provides comprehensive, concise,...

Tags: Mobile, Skyscape Inc., Sports Medicine Injury, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-05-08

Whiplash Injury Symptoms

Whiplash Injury SymptomsSymptoms of whiplash injuries predominate pain in neck and headaches. Usually there is pain in the hands and shoulders after accidents involving whiplash. Other few commonly whiplash symptoms are dizziness, disturbances in the visions and tinnitus, or noise in the ears. Whiplash injuries are also associated with pain...

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Discussion threads 2008-12-25

P@WS 1 (Windows)

P@WS (Physio @ Work Station) is designed to combat the steady rise in computer related injuries that can occur whilst sitting at a computer for long periods of time. P@WS resides in the Windows System Tray and periodically reminds the user to take a break from sitting at their workstation....

Tags: Injury, Computer, Top Dog Solutions, P@WS 1, Workstations, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2006-01-25

Ergoosie-X 1.2 [v18] (Mac)

About Ergoosie-XAn interactive computer program which, through its contents and functions, will be able to help you create the basic foundations for preventing the appearance of computer- and terminal-related work injuries. Goal: Ergoosie’s task is to create a work environment where all individuals have knowledge and information about how...

Tags: Break, Apple Macintosh, Injury, SoftCult AB, Productivity

Software downloads 2006-09-11

WorkTime 4.14 (Windows)

WorkTime is a versatile project tracker that surveys the time you spent working with your PC. WorkTime gathers statistics about projects you worked with, running programs, documents you opened, web-sites you visited and time you spent for every of these tasks. WorkTime can remind you to take regular breaks to...

Tags: Client-server, Microsoft Windows, Mode, Computer, WorkTime, Productivity, Servers, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-11-06

Pro Evolution Soccer 4 demo (large) (Windows)

In the fourth iteration of the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise, every aspect of the game has been reworked, from the menu system to the way players control and move the ball around. Each player now benefits from more statistics that determine how they react when bringing the ball under control,...

Tags: Player, Konami Corp., Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Games, Benefits, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Human Resources

Software downloads 2004-11-19

Pro Evolution Soccer 4 demo (small) (Windows)

In the fourth iteration of the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise, every aspect of the game has been reworked, from the menu system to the way players control and move the ball around. Each player now benefits from more statistics that determine how they react when bringing the ball under control,...

Tags: Player, Konami Corp., Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Games, Benefits, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Human Resources

Software downloads 2004-11-19

Photos: Vertical mice and other input oddities

A novel set of input devices aim to reduce repetitive stress injuries by going vertical.

Tags: mouse, photograph

Image galleries 2006-08-29

Wrestling Spirit: Rookie to Legend 1.0 (Windows)

In WreSpi players will control each match, negotiate contracts, personal finances, deal with injuries, and manage all the backstage politics. The accurate simulation engine and realistic AI offers immerse wrestling experience.

Tags: Grey Dog Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2004-12-06

Coliseum 1.6 (Windows)

Single player, text-based gladiatorial management simulation that puts the fantasy into fantasy sporting. Manage three gladiators, created from a random combination of five basic stats for hundreds of thousands of possible fighter combinations. Train your fighters as you see fit. You can do focus training for specific stats, and if...

Tags: Season, Microsoft Windows, Stormcloud Creations, Aging System, Games, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Personal Technology, Human Resources

Software downloads 2007-09-29

Popular gadgets may make painful holiday gifts

Are gadgets hazardous to your health?The excessive use of gadgets and gaming consoles may lead to repetitive strain injuries RSIs such as sore thumbs, inflamed elbows, and stiff shoulders. The British awareness group RSI Action reports that the ma

Tags: Newsletter Editor, repetitive strain injury

Discussion threads 2006-12-21

AW First Aid Reference 1.0 (Mobile)

First Aid Reference contains detailed descriptions of first-aid actions in case of emergency (injuries, burns, cuts, animal bites, etc.). The reference contains 29 entries. It requires that you have RoadLingua software installed, which is included with the dictionary distribution file.

Tags: Mobile, Reference, AbsoluteWord, Advertising & Promotion, Tools & Techniques, Marketing, Management

Software downloads 2003-01-09