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• Assignment of homework practices that included taking micro-, meso- and macro-breaks; EMG practice; and assigned reading from Muscle Biofeedback at the Computer: A Manual to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) by Taking the Guesswork out of Assessment, Monitoring and Training (Peper and Gibney, 2006).
• Recommendation to download and install a break reminder computer program.
Session 2
• Group discussion of previous week’s home practices. Guidelines on how to work with other people, transferring what was learned to others.
• Demonstration and practice of micro-, meso-, macro-breaks and the importance of interrupt programs.
• EMG feedback practice for micro-break training and how to optimize ergonomic positions.
• Presentation of ergonomic guidelines and factors
• Assignment of homework practices that included practicing breaks, typing with relaxed shoulders, using the EMG personally and with co-workers, assessing personal workstation using the ergonomic check list, and assigned reading.
Session 3
• Group discussion of previous week’s home practices as well as how to monitor/teach others.
• Review, demonstration and practice with ergonomic options of keyboards, chairs, keyboard trays, etc.
• Practice with EMG while testing out alternative equipment such as chairs, keyboards, headsets.
• Group presentation on stress and breathing (Peper, 1990).
• Assignment of homework that included continued practicing of breaks, ergonomic assessment, EMG practice, observing breathing, and assigned reading.
Session 4
• Group discussion of previous week’s home practices, problems that occurred while assessing others, and issues of work stress.
