Table of Contents
Look, Ma, no hands! Coping with Repetitive Strain Injury
A disclaimer
Myth #1
Myth #1
Myth #2
Myth #2
Myth #3
Myth #3
Myth #4
Myth #4
Myth #5
Myth #5
Myth #6
Myth #6
My story
A week of terror
I’m going to fix this!
Down and dirty with dictation
A demonstration
Troubles in voice-land
A disturbing prognosis
A friend steps in
What is RSI?
What does RSI affect?
What does RSI feel like?
Warning signs of RSI
Causes of RSI
RSI isn’t a fracture
Types of RSI
Muscle & tendon disorders
Tendinitis
Cervical radiculopathy
Epicondylitis & ganglion cysts
Tunnel syndromes & CTS
CTS is rare
Radial and ulnar tunnel syndromes
Nerve & circulatory disorders
Other associated disorders
I take control
The traditional medical team
The alternative medical team
Medication
Splinting
Surgery
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Alternative therapies
What not to do
Your recovery
First step: stop hurting yourself
But is it really that serious?
Rest
Patience!
Living and coping
I learn to live
Prioritize
Dealing with flare-ups
Ergonomics 101
Ergonomics 101
The keyboard
Ergonomic keyboards
Ergonomic keyboards
Ergonomic keyboards
The mouse
Alternate pointing devices
An example of bad ergonomics
What about laptops?
Ergonomic furniture 101
The table
The chair
The keyboard tray
The ideal ergonomic setup (IMHO)
Random ergonomic nostrums
Web sites for more info
Slides
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