{"id":5380,"date":"2019-07-05T10:46:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T10:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edwardsinsurance.co.uk\/?p=4552"},"modified":"2019-10-07T15:18:04","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T15:18:04","slug":"prevent-rsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/edwardsinsurance.co.uk\/risk-management\/prevent-rsi\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent RSI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be caused by a variety of tasks at work, such as forceful or repetitive activity, or by poor posture.<\/p>\n

The condition mostly affects parts of the upper body, such as the forearm, elbow, wrist, hands, shoulders and neck.
\nRSI is usually associated with doing a particular activity repeatedly or for a long period of time.
\nIt often occurs in people who work with computers or carry out repetitive manual work. Symptoms of RSI include tenderness, aches and pain, cramp, stiffness, weakness, tingling, numbness or swelling.
\nIf you have any symptoms, it\u2019s important to get treatment quickly. The sooner treatment is started, the better the chances of recovery.<\/p>\n

Tips on preventing RSI<\/span><\/h4>\n

Making sure your desk equipment is properly set up and adjusted to your specifications is the first step in preventing RSI.
\nThe standard keyboard and mouse are adjustable devices with settings that you can change in the same way you might adjust your office chair.
\nVarious types of non-standard keyboards are available. They may improve the positioning of the hands.
\nSome individuals find the standard mouse uncomfortable as they involve twisting the wrist. Alternative mice and other pointing devices are worth investigating.
\nYou could also consider speech recognition software, which allows you to control your phone or a computer application by using your voice.<\/p>\n

Your mouse<\/span><\/h6>\n
    \n
  • Slowing your mouse down can greatly reduce muscle tension in your hand.<\/li>\n
  • Download \u201cmousetool\u201d free software. It takes away the need to click on the mouse, which many people find painful. You may need to get permission from your employer in order to download the software.<\/li>\n
  • Use \u201ckeyboard shortcuts\u201d instead of the mouse to navigate and execute commands.<\/li>\n
  • The \u201cmouse keys\u201d feature allows you to use the arrow keys on your keyboard\u2019s number pad to move the pointer around the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    <\/h6>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Your keyboard<\/span><\/h6>\n
      \n
    • You can adjust the keyboard\u2019s key \u201crepeat rate\u201d to avoid mistakes that you then have to go back and correct.<\/li>\n
    • Use \u201csticky keys\u201d to avoid having to hold a modifier key down, such as Shift, Ctrl or Alt while pressing another key.<\/li>\n
    • \u201cPredictive text\u201d and \u201cauto-correct\u201d features guess what you want to type and save you unnecessary keystrokes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      <\/h6>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Take r<\/span>egular breaks<\/span><\/h6>\n

      Don\u2019t sit in the same position for long periods. Short, regular breaks can help prevent RSI and other upper limb disorders.
      \nIt lets the muscles relax while others take the strain. This can prevent you from becoming stiff and tense.
      \nMost jobs provide opportunities to take a break from the screen, such as filing or photocopying. Try to make use of them.
      \nIf there are no such natural breaks in your job, your employer should plan for you to have rest breaks.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      This article originally appeared on AXA PPP Healthcare.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      www.axappphealthcare.co.uk<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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