Ergoblogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-399102010-01-22T19:18:33-08:00Office ergonomics, reviews, voice recognition software, and dealing with repetitive strain injuries.TypePadGravitonus Ergonomic Office Chair--Ultimate in Spinal Comforttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c010853ef0120a7ffd8c9970b2010-01-22T19:18:33-08:002010-01-22T19:18:33-08:00I've had a Herman Miller Aeron chair for several years, and haven't had any complaints, but I've seen in the comments for that review that not everyone is as big of a fan. Well, for those who want an upgrade,...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2010/01/gravitonus-ergonomic-office-chairultimate-in-spinal-comfort.htmlWriting Fiction with Voice Recognition Software?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c010853ef0120a5e3e566970b2009-10-13T23:08:36-07:002009-10-13T23:08:45-07:00As I've written about numerous times, voice recognition software can be a great way to give your hands a break. When you think of computer-related RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you might imagine programmers and web designers as the primary...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2009/10/writing-fiction-with-voice-recognition-software.htmlB-12 Deficiency Can Cause Numbness & Tingling in Hands (Among Other Symptoms)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-664757132009-05-06T16:19:01-07:002009-05-06T16:19:01-07:00I'm always interested in causes behind symptoms that often get lumped in under "repetitive stress injuries" (RSI). We blame typing and poor ergonomics for a lot of our woes, but when I was having a lot of trouble with hand...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2009/05/b12-deficiency-can-cause-numbness-tingling-in-hands-among-other-symptoms.htmlLaptops vs. Ergonomics tag:typepad.com,2003:post-645949992009-03-24T18:19:54-07:002009-03-24T18:19:54-07:00I've had laptops for years, and I love the convenience of being able to tote my computer around, doing a few blog posts from the couch, penning a story from bed, or just sitting on the floor next to the...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2009/03/laptops-vs-ergonomics-.htmlThe Benefits of Taking Breaks Throughout Your Computing Daytag:typepad.com,2003:post-619867602009-01-27T11:45:14-08:002009-01-27T11:45:14-08:00When you're writing your bestselling novel, pounding out code, or raiding a dungeon in World of Warcraft (hey, we don't judge here), it's easy to sit at the computer for hours on end, barely moving more than your fingers and...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2009/01/the-benefits-of-taking-breaks-throughout-your-computing-day.html7 Signs It's Time to Try Voice Recognition Softwaretag:typepad.com,2003:post-605165542008-12-27T18:31:28-08:002008-12-27T18:31:28-08:00It took me a while to get used to the idea of "typing" with voice recognition software. When I ordered Dragon Naturally Speaking (the most popular Windows-based software), I didn't have a lot of money to spare, so it wasn't...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2008/12/7-signs-its-time-to-try-voice-recognition-software.htmlBefore You Buy an Ergonomic Keyboard... Is Your Typing Style Causing Your Pain? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-601172482008-12-16T23:38:28-08:002008-12-16T23:38:28-08:00I've had several ergonomic keyboards over the years, some costing as much as $300, eep. An ergonomic keyboard was actually the first thing I tried when I started having hand problems. (Yeah, I'm one of those folks who never thought...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2008/12/before-you-buy-an-ergonomic-keyboard-is-your-typing-style-causing-your-pain-.htmlThe RSI-Gluten Connection--Is Your Diet Causing Your Pain?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-598407462008-12-10T17:55:27-08:002008-12-10T17:55:27-08:00Long time readers of Ergoblog (or those who have mastered the art of browsing the archives) will know that I started out having all sorts of trouble with repetitive stress injuries in my hands, as well as some other health...Lindsayhttp://www.ergoblog.com/2008/12/the-rsigluten-connectionis-your-diet-causing-your-pain.html