Re: FN-FORUM: RSI: got it, now how do I get rid of it?

date posted 1st November 2003 20:16

hey neelesh,

i had a similar problem - but this was after 12 hours continuos playing=20=

Diablo *hehe

it seems really the best remedy is to just take regular breaks - i have=20=

a mousemat now that has a foam support for my wrist which really helps=20=

out

i hear you can get a triangular kind of stand for laptops that tilts=20
the back (and keyboard) by about 15=BA... i never tried it out, but it=20=

is meant to help loads, as generally laptop keyboards are horizontal,=20
unlike their desktop counterparts

i am in the process of building the dream laptop workbench... it=20
involves one of these chairs here:

http://www.officedesigns.com/masanderrec.html
(i really like the panasonic zero-g lounger!)

and a little table attachment that will place the laptop just above my=20=

knees - add in a drinks holder and i'm all set!! :-p

luke


On 1 Nov 2003, at 15:05, Neelesh Sonawane wrote:

> I've got a shiny new powerbook which is great but now due to a=20
> stressful 12
> hours, a tight deadline & a lack of space on my desk I seem to have
> developed RSI which is creeping up to my elbow.
> I've change the way that I work so I'm not looking for a prevention=20
> but a
> cure, although any tips from those used to working on laptops wouldn't=20=

> go
> amiss.
> Anybody know what I need to do to get rid of the RSI whilst still=20
> allowing
> me to carry on working? It's mainly in my mousing hand around the back=20=

> of my
> wrist, in my thumb & now kind of in my elbow.=