Archive for May, 2007

Approximately 10 million people in the US alone are suffering from hand tremors.

Tremor conditions can have a devastating effect on people lives because they make simple everyday tasks incredibly difficult.

Some of these tasks include holding a drink and buttoning a shirt. Using a computer mouse is extremely hard for people with tremors. [Ergonomic Computer Mouse]

Product description:

The adaptor can be plugged into any PC operating system between the computer and the mouse. The adaptor can be turned on and off and adjusted depending on the tremor severity.

Mouse adaptor uses similar “steady cam” technology found in camcorders to filter out shaking hand movements.

Use of mouse adaptor:

• The new assistive computer mouse adaptor enables users who suffer from hand tremors to eliminate unwanted hand movements.
• This helps to reduce excessive cursor movements making it easier to operate the PC. It is capable of filtering out unintended multiple clicking on the mouse caused by shaking of the finger.

Kneel sit chair allows adjustments for people of various knee to hip length.

You can adjust and tilt the back of your chair and also it can be removable.

The seat slides forwards and backwards and adjusts in height. This chair has a roller base to provide more stability.

In what ways kneeling chairs help?

• Kneel sit chair can make sitting fun, while increasing health and productivity at the same time.
• Those who are suffering with back problem the kneeling chair provides better support.
• This chair produces naturally enhanced postures. The advanced design keep your body in more gentle motion and help you to feel more alert and with less discomfort and relieves pain.
• Long term use of this chair fits your back muscles and makes them strong.
• When you sit on a kneeling chair you can also straighten up and balance the spine properly over the pelvis.

Utilize mouse platform for comfortable computing and to free up desk space.

There are two mouse tray solutions for your work station. Separate mouse trays set up can be provided if you don’t want with a complete keyboard tray system [Ergonomic Keyboard Tray].

Using an under desk mounted mouse platform frees up your desk work surface.

It is height and tilt adjustable and adapts to the best ergonomic and comfortable position.

An articulating arm mounted mouse platform provides users maximized adjustability and reliability.

Features:

• Trays are made of durable vinyl with good traction for mouse.
• Tilt, swivel and height adjustment controlled by single knob.
• Mouse slide-out system provides flat platform only.
• Independent tray attachment tilts and swivels only.

Using mouse trays, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain, tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries can be avoided. Keyboard and mouse tray should be close enough so that you don’t have to reach them. If the arm is closer to your body, the injury risks are less.

The stance angle chair is the first multi-posture sit-to-stand shifting chair.

A brilliant new design offers a healthy alternative to static seating.

Stance is a high quality chair that adjusts on multiple planes.

Features of stance chair:

• Better arm function: you can adjust the arm height and also you can rotate in clock and counter clockwise directions.
• It is lighter and you can easily move it to any place that you want.
• The new stance chair makes angle adjustments smooth and effortless. It provides an infinite range of motions.

Lumbar support: You can easily adjust to acquire precise lumbar support. You can move your back up and down for optimal lower back support by using simple ratchet control.

Leg pad: The leg pad offers a soft support for any position. It helps to reduce the pressure on your back and spine and allows you to redistribute your weight.

If you spend more time in front of the computer, you get eye strain.

If you stare at computer monitor for longer hours, you forget to blink.

If you don’t blink your eyes, the natural moisture in your eyes gets evaporated and your eyes become dry and irritated.

Dry eyes results in double vision, blurry, color fringes, or fatigued sensations.

The major eye irritant is due to the brightness of the screen and the area surrounding the screen.

Working with bright light directly behind the screen or working in a dark room causes eye strain.

Sitting in front of a large window and exposure to sun glare on your monitor can cause eye strain.

Computer usage does not usually damage the eye, but it places strain on eye muscles affecting individual’s vision and job performance. If you can’t see the screen comfortably or steadily, productivity decreases.

This is one of the most fashionable and flexible model of the contoured keyboard family.

It is most advantageous for all computer users. It can also be easily customized.

Features of contoured keyboard:

• This product is available in several models including standard and pro USB models that support both Macs and PCs.
• The most distinguished features of contoured keyboard are, the alphanumeric keys are separated into two concave bowl-shaped wells, with smaller, subsidiary, thumb operated keypads for operations like space bar, shift, command, option, control and delete
• Width: 16.5 inches
• Height: Maximum is 2.9 inches high
• Depth (front-to-back): about 8 inches

Product uses:

• The classic contoured keyboard offers ergonomic and programmability features most suitable for the everyday computer user.
• It provides advanced ergonomics and on-board programmability.
• You can remap any or all keys.

Product features:

• Rolax foot rest is a multi-position foot rest. It provides optimum relief for foot and back fatigue.
• Plush padded, comfortable surface designed for individual comfort in home, office, business, and computer environment.
• It has natural wood roller balls in the middle which provides feet massaging, reduces the leg pressure and improves the blood circulation. It reduces the strain on lower back.
• It helps you maximize proper body alignment and comfort.
• It is non-skid
• Dimensions:

• Height: 5 inches
• Width: 17 inches
• Depth: 14 inches

• The foot rest weighs 6 lbs.
• You can adjust the height in between 4-7.5 inches.

http://www.keysan.com

http://www.sitincomfort.com

Product description:

The comfort keyboard system is separated into three independently adjustable sections.

These sections are left, right, and alphanumeric keypad.

These sections can be adjusted, bend and rotated at any angle according to the user’s needs and comfort levels.

Features of comfort keyboard:

• The three sections can be positioned according to the user’s requirement.
• Keypad can be remapped and macros programmed.
• Light-touch switches can provide tactile feedback.
• Numeric keypad can be positioned on the left to accommodate lefthanders.
• The dimensions of comfort keyboard sections are 2.5″ high X 18.25″ wide X 6.25″ deep.
• Base dimensions: 0.125″ high X 22″ wide X 4.5″ deep.
• This keyboard can provide functions for people with certain difficulties:

Sticky keys: For people who find it hard to press two or more keys simultaneously these keys are very useful.

In the latest work environment survey, it is declared that 34 percent of the employed men and 38 percent of the employed women are suffering with jobs involving strenuous work postures.

Proper workstation assessments are recommended to reduce the possibility of strain at work.

These assessments are important for every new employee, every time you move desk or at least every 2 years if you work in the same space for a prolonged period of time.

To reduce the strain you need to consider 5 key areas:

Eye position: Keep your monitor in proper position so that your eyes are at the suitable level with the top of the monitor frame.

The muscles in your upper body may get tighten if you lean forward or tilt your head to see your monitor screen. Your body gets strained to hold in that awkward position.