As an aspiring ebook author and lover of books, I’ve been excited by the growth of ebook readers. I got a Kindle myself a couple months ago and have been using it when I travel. But, as someone who has had trouble with RSI in the past, I can’t help but wonder at the possible…
Category: Ergo Musings
What Do You Want to See from Ergoblog?
After a year or so of not posting here much, I’ve been wanting to get back to this topic and post more often (and maybe even give this site a needed design update!). But what I’d really like to know is what you all want to read about? I’../2007/01/update_on_my_rs.html”>how undiagnosed food allergies were causing my…
Yes, Food Allergies Were Causing My RSI Issues
I’ve started posting to this blog again after a break of a year or more, mostly because there is still lots of interesting stuff going on in the field of ergonomics and health related to repetitive stress injuries and other ailments attributed to the daily modern grind. I originally stopped posting because my main incentive…
Just Checking in
I guess all the ergonomics news and gadgets on the market have started to sound the same for me, because I haven’t been that inspired to post lately. My hands have been doing fairly well, though I’ve given up hope that they’ll ever be 100% again. I’m pretty sure if I ever went back to…
Does Writing Hurt Your Hands too?
It figures that after posting about how my hands were doing pretty well, I’d start having some flare-ups. 😉 Interestingly, it seems to have been from writing rather than typing or mouse-clicking though. For a couple weeks, I was doing a lot of writing on a project, and my hands began to ache a bit,…
Ergonomics Seminars Aimed at the User
I’ve seen all sorts of workplace ergonomics courses aimed at corporations (with the idea that an individual in the business will be trained and then disseminate the information down to Joe Blow in the cubicle), but I haven’t seen too many that just anyone can attend. Businesses are more worried about productivity than your health…
I Ordered a TheraCane
I decided to put an Amazon gift certificate to use by ordering a TheraCane (link goes to Amazon where there’s a picture if you’re curious). In case you haven’t heard of them before, Theracanes are nobby sticks with U-shaped hooks that allow you to massage the muscles in your back. I know I have trouble…
Recommendations for Ergonomic Office EQ
A visitor noted that there are lots of links and posts about ergonomic equipment in this blog, but–aside from a few reviews–not too many recommendations. He wanted to know what he should buy. Since I’m just one writer, I can’t claim to have tried everything available on the market or even a large portion of…
Vacation
After much scrimping and saving, I’m heading off to Europe for a three week tour plus a couple extra days in Paris. I’m looking forward to giving my hands a rest, so I probably won’t be hunting for any cyber cafes in order to post to this blog. Expect the usual RSI and ergonomics news,…
Karate
A couple months ago, I finally finished my Bachelor’s degree and suddenly had my evenings back after years of classes (was going the night school route). I decided to start taking Karate, something I did and enjoyed as a kid. I was a bit concerned that it would be too much for my hands with…
Bicycling after RSI?
As I’ve mentioned previously (complained, whined, etc.), I’ve had quite a bit of trouble with RSI over the last couple years. I’ve had to give up some of the sports I like (or would have liked to try someday) because the weight-bearing stuff makes my hands sore, sometimes for a couple days after. The times…
Ergonomic This Ergonomic That
A recent opinion piece takes a look at the word “ergonomic” and how it’s become fashionable to tack it onto everything, whether it’s ergonomic or not. The writer pokes a bit of fun at the word (and others) that is “never defined, just stuck in there because it’s such an attractive word, one that sounds…