Hi Louise and Nicky. Louise, I'm so sorry to hear about your RSI. I developed it years ago through using the Perkins too much, and sometimes if flares up if I'm been sitting at the computer for too long, typing for too long, or using the BrailleNote for too long.
Thanks Nicky for your advice. I also will benefit from it. Cheers! Michele -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nikki B Sent: Sunday, 28 January 2007 2:31 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: re: [Braillenote] repetitive strain through the braillenote Hi Louise, You can find a lot of information on the internet about carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion problems like you are describing. The most important thing is to take a break every 15 minutes or so while you are brailling and do some stretching or other exercises to relax your hands, arms, shoulders, and back. Get up and walk around if you can. Raise your hands up over your head , shake your arms at your sides, open and close your hands a few times. All these things can be done in a matter of a minute or two and I think you will notice a difference in how your hands feel at the end of the day. You might try a wrist support brace which you can find at mmost drug stores. If the problem persists or gets worse, you might want to speak with a Doctor or chiropractor about it. Hope that helps some. Nikki B. > ----- Original Message ----- >From: crazy shawty aka everything your mother wanted you to be but you aintquite terned out like me! <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [email protected] >Date sent: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:19:02 +0000 >Subject: [Braillenote] repetitive strain through the braillenote >Hi y'all. >In my last email i forgot to ask about a problem >that i'm currently experiencing. When i braille a >lot with my braillenote, i've found that my >fingers go really cold and the back of my right >hand starts to seize up. I've tried using a wrist >rest, but that doesn't really help. >Does anyone know how i can prevent it? >Louise. >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/653 - Release Date: 26/01/2007 11:11 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/653 - Release Date: 26/01/2007 11:11 AM ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
