Hello everyone. In this blog post, I will review the book Repetitive Strain Injury by Emil Pascarelli, MD, and Deborah Quilter. The cover tells us what the authors’ goals are: it’s a computer user’s guide, a 7-point program for treating and preventing RSI, learning proper keyboard techniques, managing pain, setting up the workstation, choosing a…
Welcome to my second product review! Allow me to introduce the stylus pen. I have used this product in my work and personal life, almost daily, for over a year now. I rank products on a scale of 1-5 stars based on the following criteria: Review Criteria (Scale 1-5) ● Ease of setup – 5…
Welcome to my first ever product review ! Disclosure: The company Abilitaire reached out to me and asked me to use the product and give a thorough and honest review. I was not paid to do this review. In return, they offered me half price for the product. For you, the reader, Abilitare offers a…
I finally got a job after nearly 8 months off and want to post my top tips and strategies which helped me get my career back on track while still pursuing recovery from RSI. I will discuss how to stay at your job after your injury, then ways to consider pivoting to more accessible (and…
Microsoft has broken through the red tape of European regulation and acquired Nuance Communications. In this post, I will discuss the potential impacts of this acquisition on hard-core Dragon NaturallySpeaking users like myself and folks with RSI or other hand disabilities. Acquisitions in the software world usually contain a mix of both good and bad…
Hello everyone! In this blog post I’ll show you step-by-step how to operate the 3DRudder Foot Mouse, an essential computer accessibility tool. Note: This tutorial provides instructions for how to use this device as a mouse for your computer. One of the goals of this blog is to provide tips on how to use a…
5 MORE EASY tips for using a computer HANDS-FREE! (for RSI including Carpal Tunnel & DeQuervain’s) Hi folks. Here are 5 MORE awesome strategies for getting work done on the computer without using your hands. Use a foot pedal Make batch files open multiple apps and websites at once Choose which programs you need to…
Risk prevention: Ergonomics vs Overuse (is ergonomics overrated?) Hi there. Welcome back to my RSI life.com. Today I’m going to be giving a bit of a hot take! We’re going to talk about the discussion of workplace risk management. Let’s discuss 2 questions: Why does ergonomics get more focus in the workplace and online than…
5 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Workers’ Comp Benefits Hi there. Today I want to discuss another common experience that folks with computer-related RSI go through, which is dealing with the Workers’ Comp (WC) system. Let’s talk about some ways to make the most of this so-called benefit. Before I start, I need…
Key #5: Sustainable Recovery Welcome to the final post of the Keys to RSI Recovery series! 5.1. Celebrate every sign of recovery That last post was a lot of bad news – having patience is boring!! Let’s talk about the good stuff – what happens when you start to see signs of recovery. Pay attention…
Key #4: Patience 4.1. Trust the Process You will experience relapses and frequent obstacles. Behavioral addictions to computers and devices are tough to break and it will probably take a lot of time and discipline for people who are just starting out. Not to mention there are times when you just need to use them:…
Key #3: Make a plan 3.1. Set goals Now that you have accepted responsibility for your situation and aimed your mindset towards aggressive recovery, you are in a great position to set goals for the future and plan the steps that you will take to get there. Imagine your life 5 years from now. Will…
Key #2: Work on your mindset 2.1. Identify the risks in your lifestyle and personality Being a perfectionist, being a workaholic, saying “yes” when you should be saying “no”, being a constant couch potato, being a pushover, being a know-it-all, seeking the approval of others… You get the idea. Do any of these behaviors sound…
Keys to RSI Recovery (Part 1) Have you recently developed computer-related RSI? Not sure what to expect or how to get your life back on track? Here are my Keys to RSI Recovery! Hi everyone. This will be a 5-part blog and video series about my RSI journey. I’m writing this in December 2021, just…
Five (Non—Medical) Books That Help You Cope with RSI The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE: this blog uses affiliate links. I have…
Top 5 hands-free computer/desk setup tips for RSI (including Carpal Tunnel & DeQuervain’s) Use Dragon dictation to surf the web and search your computer Remove your mouse & keyboard. Cover the trackpad. Use a foot mouse Use fingerprint to log in to your devices (DO NOT type your passwords) Use just 1 computer monitor…