RSI

[VilleK]

RSI? A new cool graphics algorithm perhaps? No unfortunately not, it is the name of a medical condition appearing because of too much time in front of the computer. So currently I have a bit of pain in my arms and hands. It is not so bad at the moment but it needs to be taken seriously because ignoring it can lead to requiring a long sick-leave later on. I've been to the doctor and got some good advice, and I've ordered some items to make my work-place more ergonomic. But the bottom line is that I need to limit the amount of time typing on the keyboard. Which means I will still read all posts on the forum, but I can't reply as much as before because it is actually physically painful for me to type.

So hopefully I'll be back to speed again in a few weeks. It is vacation time after all so I don't feel bad about lowering the productivity a bit. And Kjell is making good progress with the ZGE-code so development does not stop.

[jph_wacheski]

Sorry to hear that,. do get some rest and away time! Perhaps you could consider Yoga or Tie-chi? both of which have helped me,. plus I also like some of the philosophical underpinnings of Vedanta, and Taoism, as these are phisical manifestations of these philosophies they bring you both phisical and spiritual health!

[kattle87]

I am sorry too... Just try to fully restore your health, that's all!
And I will work a little on the code too!
(joking): just turn skype on, and dictate the code

[Kjell]

RSI is a injury not to be taken lightly, take some well deserved time off and hopefully you'll have a swift recovery.

*When I was working in Sweden some organization came by to measure our desks & chairs and inform us on RSI. Turned out that practically everybody was working in a wrong posture!

Best regards,
Kjell

[VilleK]

Thanks guys. Actually some people with this problem use voice dictation software so I might need to try that if this gets worse. It would feel like a sci/fi-movie programming with your voice, hehe...

And please take a minute to consider your own work environment because you don't want this to happen to you too.

[VilleK]

Just a quick update to report that the situation has improved remarkably thanks to two product I've bought.

Armrest:



You stick it to the table and while typing you rest your lower arms including elbow.

Instead of mouse, the "mousetrapper advance":



A very nice device with much better response than a notebook touchpad thanks to the fact that the pad is actually following your finger movements.

I can really recommend these products to anyone having similar problems. I'm happy to say that ZGE development is on again and a new release is coming soon.

[kattle87]

really happy to know it

Ok now it's up to me... I have to pass those 2 damn't exams...

BTW: I want the whole world to know I hate compressors and other gas-related devices, as well as springs with some kind of mass attached to their ends...