From Technostress to Technohealth

•         Brief discussion of micro-, meso- and macro breaks.

•         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

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