ErgoGlide is an interesting keyboard tray (sort of) I saw advertised in an ergonomics magazine. Created by an Arizona chiropractor, ErgoGlide supports the keyboard and moves up and down and in and out. “ErgoGlide™ is a mobile hand, wrist and forearm support system that allows keyboard users freedom of movement across the keyboard in both…
A Germ Free Computer Mouse?
I noticed an ad in an ergonomics magazine for Contour Design’s new “MediMousePro.” It’s a 2-button optical mouse with a polyurethane cover that “allows it…to be disinfected, helping curtail harboring and spreading of infectious agents.” I’m not sure I need such a feature for my home office, but I suppose it makes sense if you…
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,…
Combating Horrible Advice for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers
I have a lot of respect for medical professionals, but it’s hard not to cringe when I see a doctor’s advice for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome published in a major paper like this: “Simply resting the wrist can lessen tunnel inflammation and let the nerve recover. That can be accomplished by wearing a wrist splint, obtainable…
Text Messaging Leading to RSI for Kids?
As if it isn’t bad enough that our computer keyboards and mice are contributing to an increasing number of instances of RSI in the adult population… now, the warning is out on cell phones. More specifically, text messaging and how popular it’s becoming for kids. A brief article called, “Kids Texting Messages in Danger of…
Colorful Ergonomic Chairs
As much as I like my Herman Miller Aeron, it’s a touch… monochromatic. (That’s code for all black.) Though I haven’t had a chance to sit in an Azeo GT office chair, I like the color options they offer: “durable ergonomic seating available in your color of choice” is the product’s tag line. Glossy red…
Are Trigger Points Causing Your Pain?
I’m perusing The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief and thought I would share a quote from the introduction: “There is growing evidence that most of our common aches and pains–and many other puzzling physical complaints–are actually caused by tigger points, or small contraction knots, in the muscles of the body. …
Avoiding RSI
An article posted online at Forbes today addresses RSI: “Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury” It’s interesting that the article shows up in a business magazine. Previously, carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI have been afflictions mainly associated with computer professionals. It just goes to show you anyone who spends a lot of time at the keyboard is…
Computer Mouse with Good… Air Flow?
I’m not sure there’s anything ergonomic about the Air-Flo Mouse, but when I saw the news heading, I had to check it out. (Judging by some of the reviews I found, it’s been out for a while, so I’m not sure why it showed up in my news… but hey, I thought I’d share it…
Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk
The human body wasn’t meant to be confined to a chair 8 or more hours a day. If you get headaches, tension, or you’re like me and you have trouble with RSI, it’s recommended that you take frequent breaks throughout the day and get the blood flowing. That can be hard when you’re working in…
Vertical Mouse Reviews
I have a buddy who swears by his Evoluent Vertical Mouse. It’s basically a regular mouse flipped on its side so that instead of having your hand parallel to the floor when you mouse, you’ve got it in a handshake position. It comes in models for both right and left handers. Is a vertical mouse…
Mighty Mouse–Better Ergonomics in a Buttonless Mouse?
I’m not a Mac user, so I’d never taken the time to peruse their mouse selection before, but after chancing across the “Mighty Mouse,” I decided I liked the idea. It seems… ergonomic. First off, you use the whole mouse to scroll, rather than a tiny scroll wheel embedded in the top. (From what I’ve…