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Additional Healthy Computing Information

Here are some links to articles and other websites related to healthy computing:

Articles:

Biofeedback And Breath Training: How Breathing Improved My Tennis Game. by Dawn Van Hee and Erik Peper. Somatics¸ XIV(2). 42-45. (2004)

If It Is Just Ergonomics, Why Do My Employees Still Hurt? by Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney

"The Integration of Electromyography (sEMG) at the Workstation:  Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)." Peper, E., Wilson, V.S., Gibney, K.H., Huber, K., Harvey, R. & Shumay. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 28 (2),167-182. (2003).

"Integrated group training with sEMG feedback to reduce discomfort at the computer: A controlled outcome study with a nine month follow-up." Peper, E., Gibney, K.H. & Wilson, V. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 30 (2), 157-158. (2005).

"A Teaching Strategy for Successful Hand Warming." Peper, E. and Gibney, K.H. Somatics. XIV(1), 26-30. (2003).

"Group Training with Healthy Computing Practices to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): A Preliminary Study." Peper, E., Gibney, K.H. & Wilson, V.E. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.29 (4), 279-287. (2004).

"Prevent Computer Related Symptoms with Micro-breaks: A Biofeedback Derived Systems Approach."Peper, E. & Gibney, K.H. (in press). Rehab & Therapy Products Review.2005

Survey your worksite with OSHA’s ergonomic checklist.  Available in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Can your workstation hurt you?  Flyer prepared by SFSU ESP available in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

 

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