Archive for April, 2007

Studies have shown that 70% of the women and 40% of the men are suffering from some kind of health issues such as blood clots, varicose veins and pressure on the Achilles tendon due to pooling of fluids in the lower limbs.

These are the result of extended, motionless sitting.

Foot rests are useful for those whose feet do not rest comfortably on the floor once chair is adjusted to proper height.

Independent height and angle adjustments maximizes proper body posture and also reduces the strain and fatigue on legs, back and neck.

Proper angle adjustments make it easy to move your legs and feet and improve blood circulation.

Ergonomic foot rests gently raises the knees at or above the hip level. This gives the proper position to sit at your office chairs. You can use this dynamic tool to give the legs a gentle work out and stretch your muscles during the normal working day.

Ergoclick mouse clicking device uses mouse without lifting finger.

It uses left palm to perform left, right and double click actions simply by shifting the weight of your palm.

It is ideal for people who suffer from trigger finger or find clicking the mouse to be a painful aspect.

With ergoclick mouse clicking device [Ergonomic Computer Mouse], you can use your left palm to click, while using a traditional mouse in your right hand for cursor control just as before. You can get relief from too much mouse clicking with this device.

The right hand is used to move the cursor as always with your mouse, track ball or other pointing device. Use the palm to click with your left hand. By moving the palm slightly, you can generate clicks and double-clicks.

Adjustable laptop stand is a portable desk that can be used when you need it and goes with you wherever you go.

The Balt Pop height adjustable laptop stand features a pneumatic lever adjustment and curved cut-out for user comfort.

Additional Details

• Pneumatic lever adjustment for perfect height every time.
• Vacuum formed mahogany or black top with black base.
• Curved cutout for user comfort.
• Pops up for a laptop computer [Laptop Ergonomics], extended work area or portable writing surface.
• The POP desk has a vacuum formed Mahogany top with black base and a curved cut-out design for user comfort.
• Includes 2″ casters.
• Dimensions:

1. Adjust 21 1/4″ to 31 1/4″ high
2. 25 3/4″ wide
3. 15 1/4″ deep; 25 lbs.

Precautions:

• Do not use unless all screws are tight.
• For every six months, check all screws to be sure they are tight.

Smart Glove Ergonomic Wrist Support

The smart glove ergonomic wrist support is designed to relieve wrist pain caused by repetitive strain injury, cramping, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis.

The smart glove is designed specifically for mouse, laptop and keyboard use.

It consists of wrist pad filled with ergo beads that cushions and protects the underside of your wrist and the sensitive pisiform bone. The bead-filled pad helps raise your wrist to an ideal ergonomic position.

It gives cool comfort throughout the day as it consists of soft cotton lycra. A flexible support is provided to the wrist by removable splint. It is latex free and machine washable.

Using smart glove ergonomic wrist support prevents repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist pain.

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Smart Glove With Thumb Support

The smart glove thumb support is designed to relieve from thumb pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive motion injury, cramping, arthritis and tendonitis.

The ERS 210 Flat Panel Monitor Arm allows the full articulation of the LCD monitor.

The flat panel monitor arms allows for convenience of use almost anywhere.

This monitor arm folds up right over the mount and extends 20 inches from the center of the mount to the LCD monitor. [Ergonomic Monitor]

This monitor arm accommodates almost any computer application, and rotates, lift or tilt for ease of use in small office, industrial and medical office settings.

The flat screen monitor mounts allows you to optimize your work space by taking up very little themselves. It can be mounted to wall.

The ERS 210 has two communicative 11 inch arms. The two handles next to the monitor tighten the monitor into position. The monitor can be adjusted vertically on two stainless steel rails. It can be adjusted up to 4 inches of vertical adjustments.

Product details:

• “Hub & Spoke” system permits mounting of two flat panel monitors and easy field change from single to multiple screen applications for up to eight monitors on a column
• Single motion 5 axis position adjustment
• Mounting option: Bolt Through or Clamp Mount
• Can be mounted to virtually any horizontal or vertical surface, including most office furniture panel systems
• High pressure die-cast aluminum construction
• Conforms to VESA 75mm and 100mm mounting patterns
• Height Adjustment - 14″ (356mm) (+7″ to -7″)
• Arm extension can be up to 22″ (556mm)
• Arm can be rotated up to 359 degrees
• Extension arm rotation - 359 degrees
• Bracket Arm rotation (with monitor) - 230 degrees
• Monitor swivel - 359 degrees
• Monitor tilt - 180 degrees
• Folded depth - 4″ (102mm)
• Pneumatic counterbalance - Adjustable for 7 lb. to 22 lb. (3kg - 10kg) monitors (other ranges available).

Ball chair is an innovative ergonomic chair helps to improve your posture and to get fit.

It is a better desk chair that helps to your posture and keeps your body vitalized.

Product features:

• The chair includes removable 52-centimeter fitness ball.
• It is designed especially to improve your back health.
• Ball chair gives better support for people between five and six feet tall.
• You can easily assemble it any where.
• With the ball chair you also get an adjustable support bar, easy-glide caster, an air pump and a desktop guide to help keep you moving.

Dimensions:

Height: 79 cm
Width: 53 cm
Length: 56 cm

Uses of ball chair:

• This chair builds a healthier back, relieve pain, repetitive motion disorders and improve your overall well being. It also relieves stress on the spine.

The last day in the month of February is marked as repetitive strain injury awareness day.

Approximately 2.3 million Canadian adults have experienced a repetitive strain injury.

Repetitive strain injury or musculosketal disorder (MSD) is a collective term for a variety of motion-induced, painful unbearable disorders that result from damage to muscles, nerves to the arm and upper back, tendons, and nerves due to delayed cyclic activity. It may not be a life threatening injury.

Only a little physiotherapy will be needed to treat the problem of repetitive strain injuries. If injuries are neglected and untreated for a long time, then it could require surgery.

Cause of RSI:

Many workplace factors trigger RSI. They include:

• Repetition
• Rapid workplace
• Awkward position
• Forceful movements
• Vibration
• Cold temperatures
• Occupational stress

Symptoms of RSI:

• Itchiness, numbness, coldness, or loss of sensation

Computer professionals most of the time spend their time in front of computer and work with their fingers and thumbs for longer hours.

Working for longer hours overuses median nerve which is running from the forearm to the palm.

Median nerve passes through a narrow passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand.

This nerve controls the impulses to the muscles, sensations and movement to the palm side of the thumb and fingers.

If you are using the wrist frequently, it results in thickening or swelling of the tendons, exerting pressure on the nerve.

This nerve is responds to compression with pain, tingling and numbness that may radiate up and down the arm. People often wake up in the middle of the night with a painful and numb arm and they shake the hand for relief.