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Lately, one of my friend got fired, he could not perform his job because of RSI. This seems seriously ridiculous, but actually RSI accounts for 34% of all lost-workday injury and illness — and costs almost $20 billion annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a potentially healthy problem from performing a repetitive task, especial anyone who uses a computer regularly. Unfortunately, most people are not well-aware about RSI and do not understand  how serious RSI can be.

If you:

  • Use a computer more than two to four hours a day
  • Don’t take frequent small breaks
  • Don’t exercise regularly
  • Work and live in a high-pressure environment
  • Keep your fingernails long
  • Over-Weight
  • Don’t sleep well
  • Feel stressful infront of computer

You may be at risk for developing an RSI. 

Repercusions of RSI

When your RSI was at its worst, you may be unable to open doors, prepare your own food, do laundry, drive, write, type, and shake hands. This can last for years and you will not unable to type regularly for about three years. In addition to limiting your day-to-day functionality, this decreased independence can cause a significant emotional burden.
Since RSI is not covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act but it can limit your ability to perform at work, then your employer may fire you if you are unable to perform your job because of your RSI.

There are 8 easy ways to reduce your risk of developing RSI

1. Take breaks

When using your computer, every hour or so, get up and walk around, get a drink of water, stretch whatever muscles are tight, and look out the window at a far off object (to rest your eyes). Use a break reminder app to stop forgetting taking break

2. Use good posture. 

   

If you can’t hold good posture, it probably means it’s time for you to take a break from typing. Don’t sit up straight!

3. Optimizing workstations

optimized workstations

Work stations should be reviewed initially and with each office move. Adjust your chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop. Alternate keyboards and mice periodically.                

4.  Exercise regularly.   

                   

Strengthening, stretching, and aerobic exercises. It’s not the intense but the frequency that you do exercise that much more important.                                      

5. Only use the computer as much as you have to. 

Don’t email people when you could walk down the hall or pick up the phone and talk to them. It’s not only better for your hands - it’s friendlier. Talk more.                              

6.   Avoid using mouse or keyboard except you have to

There are voice recognition apps that can help you to interact with computer, for example Google Voice search or plug-in into your browsers to help input data using voice. 

7.   Don’t overuse your body. Remember that RSI resulting from accumulate of stress and strain on part of your body, so even you texting to much with your phone can be harmful . 



8.   Remember that you are not exception, you can get RSI. When you know there is something wrong with your body, don’t hesitate to ask for help. The sooner RSI is discovered, the better.  

Learn more about this healthy problem

Use Breaktify as a reminder to take breaks and do exercises regularly.

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