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- micropauses
- rest breaks (time away from the computer)
- stretches and exercises
- try not to work through lunch or morning & afternoon breaks
- good working techniques
- understanding RSI
- how to take micropauses and breaks
- how to do stretches / exercises properly
- early reporting of symptoms
- provide a low stress work environment
- avoid performance based controls if possible
- limit time spent on computer
- provide task variation if possible
- learn relaxation techniques
- good posture (drop shoulders, lean back, chin in)
- good
typing technique
- good
mousing technique
- minimise mouse use!
- good chair
- correct positioning of keyboard & screen
- footrest
- forearm rest
- comfortable mouse / mouse rest
- plenty of room for mouse
- copy holder
- use a forearm rest - but don't glue your wrists to it
- smooth, even, rhythmical movements
- press keys softly
- pretend your wrists are in a straightjacket
- move hands from the shoulder
- learn touch typing
- slow it down
- cup it in your hand gently, don't GRIP it
- clean mouse regularly
- move from the shoulder, keep wrist locked
- rest fingers on buttons - don't hold above
- avoid using it, or chuck it away altogether! There are plenty of better alternatives
Detailed advice on using the mouse is available here.
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