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Here is the general monthly posting of the Typing Injury FAQ (TIFAQ) sent
to multiple mail lists and newsgroups related to repetitive strain injuries
and ergonomics.
Please make note the new URL for the TIFAQ is <http://www.tifaq.com>. All
previous Princeton.edu and SJSU.edu locations are now forwarded to this
one. Change your bookmarks and links - pass the word along!
Best Regards,
Scott
Scott Wright, MS Human Factors & Ergonomics
CTD Resource Network - http://www.tifaq.com/ctdrn
ctdrn@@tifaq.com or ergo@inreach.com
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Welcome to the Typing Injury FAQ!
The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site
provided by the CTD Resource Network - An association of individuals
providing information to the RSI community. The TIFAQ contains a wide
variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSI's), resources
for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description of assistive
products to reduce injury risk and symptoms.
The TIFAQ is primarily targeted towards computer users at risk of injury,
however health professionals, researchers, designers, resellers and
manufacturers will find a wealth of information of interest. Many of the
resources provided here also relate well to other work environments.
Reading and following the links below will lead you to all kinds of
valuable information, documents, and resources. (see About TIFAQ for more
background information.)
The TIFAQ is for educational purposes only, does not provide medical
advice, and must not replace the diagnosis and proper treatment from
trained medical professionals familiar with RSI's.
If you are experiencing any injury symptoms, please go see a medical
professional right away.
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TIFAQ HomePage
http://www.tifaq.com
An introduction to the Typing Injury FAQ, its linked webpages, and recent
changes.
Recent Changes Made:
* New Reseller and Services sections
Articles
http://www.tifaq.com/articles
A wide variety of articles are being collected for the Typing Injury FAQ
and The RSI Network newsletter (see Call for Articles). These articles will
be on permanent display here and may be updated periodically by their
authors - if they so desire. If you have an idea for an article that would
benefit the RSI community, let us know.
Recent Changes Made:
* Added Alternative Keyboards- A User Survey
* Added Muscle Learning Therapy
* Added Healing from RSI
* Added Tyranny of the Keyboard
* Added RSI and Yoga
Repetitive Strain Injury & Ergonomics Information
http://www.tifaq.com/information
Advice for the initially injured and pointers to resources across the
Internet and inside your local bookstore. Includes injury and ergonomics
information and major internet information sources on listservers,
newsgroups, FTP and Gopher sites as well as WWW websites on office/injury
information, RSI information, medical information sources, self help, and
support groups. Newly added sections for disabilities, workers
compensation, legal, and political action all need some content . . .
anyone game to help?
Recent Changes Made:
* Added HealthConsult - http://www.healthconsult.com
* Added book Job Damaged People: How to Survive and Change the Workers'
Comp System
* Added Cal-OSHA Reporter Flash Reports to Publications
* Many more changes I've lost track of!
Office Furniture
http://www.tifaq.com/furniture
What you sit in, the furniture that holds your computer and office
equipment, and how they are set up and adjusted directly affects your
ability to work with reduced injury risk. This FAQ provides general
furniture related information as well as an extensive list of products and
manufacturers/distributors
Recent Changes Made:
* Adding new information is in progress - please excuse the dust
* New links in Commentaries and Information section
* Added new Adaptable's products
* Added to ErgoSystem's product information
Alternative Keyboards & Accessories
http://www.tifaq.com/keyboards
Frequently asked questions are answered and products used to replace or
enhance standard keyboard use are covered. Products include split,
contoured, and chording keyboards, and other keyboard
alternatives/accessories.
Recent Changes Made:
* New additions to Other Commentaries and Information section
* Added ZDNet Input Device User -
http://www.zdnet.com/products/inputdeviceuser.html
Speech Recognition
http://www.tifaq.com/speech
A listing of speech recognition systems and related topics. Manufacturer
descriptions of their products, where they can be purchased, and their
costs are provided as accurately as possible. Comments from users of these
systems and comparisons between them have been included, or linked to,
where possible.
Recent Changes Made:
* Minor formatting changes
* Updated Apple Plain Talk information
* Updated Dragon Systems information
* Computerworld article added
Alternative Pointing Devices
http://www.tifaq.com/mice
Computer operating systems have become dependent on use of pointing
devices, such as mice, to navigate and select/manipulate objects.
Pointing device design, placement, and methods of use can contribute to
computing discomfort and injury. Collected here are a few pointers and a
variety of products from the standard mouse to the latest in pointing
technologies.
Recent Changes Made:
* Added ZDNet Input Device User -
http://www.zdnet.com/products/inputdeviceuser.html
Office Accessories
http://www.tifaq.com/accessories
Many office accessories are available on the market that assist in working
at the computer in a more comfortable and safe manner. This FAQ brings
together as many products as can be found, as well as research related to
their effectiveness and proper use.
Recent Changes Made:
* Major updates to the Document Holder section thanks to Timothy Robert
Mayhew of Professional Ergonomic Solutions.
* Added new Adaptables products
* This is still a new addition to the TIFAQ and we're adding information as
fast as we can - send us your product information and we'll happily include
it.
* Still a bit sparse in spots - Construction zone - Products being added
daily.
Software Products
http://www.tifaq.com/software
Many different kinds of software are available to help fight RSIs.
Software ranges from free timers to remind us to take a break to
networkable software to provide training across a whole corporation.
Recent Changes Made:
* Added Software for Professionals Section
* Added ErgoWeb - http://www.ergoweb.com
* Added ErgoEASER Software -
http://nattie.eh.doe.gov/others/ergoeaser/download.html
* Added S. Systems Corporation's Time Out for Windows -
http://www.s-sc.com/ or http://www.go2ssc.com
Product Resellers
http://www.tifaq.com/resellers
Some products listed in the TIFAQ are readily available from your local
computer super store while others can only be found in specialized
ergonomics magazines and stores. This webpage contains a growing list of
product resellers divided up by general product type.
Recent Changes Made:
* All new offering from the TIFAQ!
* Want to be listed here? Let us know!
Services
http://www.tifaq.com/services
Here is a growing listing of many professionals and businesses that provide
services of value to the RSI community. These include consulting,
training, and other services in ergonomics, medical, alternative health,
legal, and related fields.
Recent Changes Made:
* All new offering from the TIFAQ!
* Want to be listed here? Let us know!
The Typing Injury Archive
http://www.tifaq.com/archive
For the past several years, pictures, programs, and documents have been
collected of all sorts. Some of these documents are technical medical
literature, but the majority contain useful advice for anyone, injured or
not. Note: Princeton.edu FTP Archive information is in the process of
being integrated into the other TIFAQ Webpages. See the Web Archive links
in the other sections for more current, archived commentaries and
information. These links are also reproduced in the main archive page.
Recent Changes Made:
* New files are constantly being added.
* Links to new archived information within each of the TIFAQ's sections.
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