Repetitive Strain Injury

This page contains information on Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), ergonomic advice, and local resources for the Brown Community. The advice here should not be used in lieu of contacting a professional.

Resources are available for Brown CS grads concerned about RSI, through the "ergo merc": we have a pool of keyboards and mice that you can use to evaluate before buying; a room set aside for dictation with Dragon NaturallySpeaking; and lots of practical advice on RSI prevention, treatment, insurance difficulties, etc. Please email the ergo merc if you have any questions or need assistance.

What is RSI?
What you should do if you feel pain
Prevention
Treatment and recovery
A special note on Laptops
List of ergonomic equipment in the pool
Pictures from our yoga seminar (internal access only)
Books, Links and other Resources
Your wrists hurt, you must be a programmer Good overview of advice on RSI prevention, harm reduction, and therapies, by former ergo merc Guillaume Marceau.

Brown resources

Ergonomic Specialists:

	Timothy Reilly (401) 863 1645
	Stephen Morin (401) 863 3353

Brown Health Services (401) 863-3953
Disability Support Services (401) 863-9588
Brown Psychological Services (401) 863-3476
Office of Insurance and Risk (401) 863-9481
Brown Health Insurance Claims (Klais) 1 (800) 331-1096

Page Owner: C. Chris Erway

Last Modified: Fri Aug 28 17:24:42 2009