quizzy Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 I had a course to prevent RSI at work last tuesday. And when seeing the working environment pictures in the Off-topic forum, I am afraid that some of you might get some problems in a while. How is everyone handling this problem, and maybe some of you guys (where are the girls in this forum, except the girlfriend of samp) know some good links to URL's on how to handle RSI and more important how to prevent it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 i'm curious as to how much of a problem this really is? i mean you go on a course, read a mag article on it, get an in-office seminar on it and all of a sudden it's most important and maybe pretty much scare-mongering. i've been doing this for 10 years plus, with absolutely not even a twinge, and i think if you get it you atleast feel the signs of it before it kicks in proper. now this isn't a brag, and maybe i'm a lucky one. this is why im asking how prelevant is RSI? i think maybe keyboard jockies like secretarys will be more prone to rsi than 3d artists. maybe i'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar R Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 What is RSI ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizzy Posted June 13, 2002 Author Share Posted June 13, 2002 Repetitive Strain(ed) Injury... you get it when you do a lot of repetitive mouse and type work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samp Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 I felt pain in my wrist all of a sudden, some days ago ... Thought it was that, but it's gone allready I do believe it exists thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar R Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 well i sometimes feel pain on y wrist but then again I broke it a couple of years ago, so I guess its a bit weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 I think we are lucky because several times an hour we hit the render button, and get a small break from using the mouse/keyboard, whats even better, is with GI becoming mainstream, that means even longer render times and even less RSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Wolf - too true, just add some radiosity and 50% of our time is off the pc just waiting. usually coffeeing or smoking. infact in my case RSI means Repetative Smoking Injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samp Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 STRAT, luckily I don't smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 Hi all, I used to have my piano next to my pc at home. Unfortunately, I don't have one at the office. But we got a second computer each: to do the tests. RSI: got it... last week I had serious problem in my neck and shoulder because there was a deadline. Started modelling on tuesday morning and worked till friday morning with only about 8 hours sleep. Serious neck problems, eyes dropping out of my skull, heart beatings... that's about it... the worse thing was that after a white night I had to stay alive and kicking till noon on friday... but hey... belgium beat russia!!! yiha! nisus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Hi quizzy, What did you learn during the course? rgds nisus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizzy Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 We had some sensors placed on our arm and shoulder and do some mouse and keyboard work. The sensors measured the tension, and so we could find our ideal resting position of our arms. But basically its just for my employer, so he can say that he did enough to prevent RSI, in case of a RSI case. But I'm rowking with mouse for 8 years now and I don't have any complaints, also because I play the piano 2 to 3 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefkeB Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Do not underestimate the problem. I know a few people suffering from it (I have been lucky). Some solutions: - the program "Workpace" to force small breaks during work - speech recognition software (to be used from time to time) - a good sitting position - know your limits! - learn how to type with more then two fingers - take breaks - don't stress too much - relax from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Hi all, Actually, I suffer a lot, especially when I do long hours... I wonder how you manage to play the piano for 2-3hours a day quizzy, I can hardly play 30minutes or so, but luckily much more during weekends. I should relax more ;-p nisus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizzy Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 well playing the piano is my other passion, so I will make time. It's all about priorities. And during the week I only sleep 6 hours a night so that leaves me with 18 more hours to fill.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 2 solutions: 1. move the 'speed' slider in the mouse control panel to max, so that you only have to move it 2cm to get from one edge of the screen to another. this is tricky but its easy to get used to. you can even move the mouse with the fingers only then. no more stress on the wrist. 2. use a wacom pen & tablet instead of a mouse. ps...use HIGH QUALITY gear. don't buy the cheapest mouse you can get. i recommend microsoft and logitech optical mice. same with the keyboard, if you type a lot. [ June 24, 2002, 03:17 AM: Message edited by: Marc Lorenz ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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