RSI Explained and How to Prevent it.
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RSI, better known as Repetitive Strain Injury, is an injury that affects the musculoskeletal and nervous symptoms. People who suffer with RSI normally complain about pain in the arm and shoulder area as well as in the wrists or hands. They also say that it hurts worse when they are actively moving or typing. If you are an avid computer user who thinks that they may have a type of RSI, then you may be suffering with non-specific arm pain or WRULD, which is also known as work related upper limb disorder.
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Computer eye strain affects more than 70 % of the approximately 143 million Americans who work on a computer on a daily basis, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA).
Doctors say that generally anyone who spends more than two hours a day in front of the computer screen is most likely to experience this problem. Computer vision syndrome is a term which is used to describe all the symptoms of vision related problems. This not only affects the eyes but also affects the sufferer mentally and physically. This in turn also affects one’s productivity at work.
What are some symptoms of an Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS?
- Diplopia or double vision
- Dry eye syndrome
- Myopia or short sightedness
- Photophobia or eyes very sensitive to light
- Asthenopia or e fatigue, red eyes, headache, eye strain, pain in and around the eyes.
- Stiffness of body part
- Symptoms worsen with time
What are some symptoms of an RSI?
- Headaches or excessive pressure on sides of head.
- Pain arms, wrists and hands.
- Swelling, inflammation
- Numbness or tingling sensation
- Decreased movement of a joint
- Stiffness of body part
- Symptoms worsen with time
What are the results of an RSI?
An RSI can damage tendons, muscles and nerves of the neck, shoulder, forearm, hands, legs and back and in other parts of the body. RSI can cause pain, weakness, numbness and difficulty in grasping objects. Example: Pain during mouse/keyboard use. Headaches are very common problem among computer users. Eye Protector Pro is a software platform that helps you with the prevention/recovery of Repetitive Strain Injury.
10 Free Simple TipsWorking and sitting for hours in front of the computer monitor/screen can result in back pain, shoulders pain, wrists pain, knee pain, tired eyes, dry eyes, headaches, computer vision syndrome, blurry vision & more. Over years using computer Long periods can also result in RSI (also known as repetitive strain injury) and carpal tunnel syndrome. Sitting in your chair in bad posture can lead to many pain in various parts of body, most common is back pain & wrist pain. EyeProtectorPro not only helps you taking breaks but also helps you maintain right posture while working on computer.
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Less Headaches while using computer & after using computer
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Less Tired & Dry Eyes while computer use.
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Less Hands stiffness using mouse. (We recommend thumb track ball mouse)
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RSI Prevention/Recovery
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Feel Better after using computer
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Improved Vision and Eye health
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Helps strengthen your eye muscle
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Reduce Under Eye Dark Circle & more
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It reminds you to take breaks and suggests some light exercises for your body and eyes. It has feature to remind you look far from your PC, as eye doctors suggest look at least 20 feet away after few minutes of work to avoid RSI and eyes stress.
