Preventing and treating computer related injuries.

Preventing and treating computer related injuries.

1. RSI (Repetitive strain injury)

   • Treatment
     • Stop doing the activity that is causing RSI and relax your muscles.
     • Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
   • Prevention
     • Take regular breaks from the activity, for example typing.
     • Use a wrist rest when typing.
     • When typing make sure your forearms are horizontal and your fingers are at the same height as the middle row of keys.

2. Eye strain

   • Prevention
     • Place the screen 51cm to 66cm (20 to 26 inches) away from your eyes and a little below eye level.
     • Consider using a glare filter over your screen.
     • Change lighting to reduce glare and harsh reflections.
   • Treatment
     • Apply a flannel soaked in warm water to the eyes.
     • Use eye drops/ wash to refresh your eyes.
     • Have regular eye check ups.

3. Back pain

   • Prevention
     • Adjust height of chair and use the tilt feature to maintain a suitable posture.
     • Use a footrest so that your feet are firmly on the floor.
     • Use a comfortable and high backed chair so that your back is supported.
   • Treatment
     • Maintain your mobility, do not just rest all of the time as this causes your muscles to become weaker.
     • See the doctor and use painkillers to minimize the effects.