Creation of start-up options for a user with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

RSI is a common problem for many people using a computer on a daily basis for long periods of time, in this blog I shall explain how you can set up your computer to help prevent the affects of RSI as well some other measures on how to prevent RSI. The first way of preventing RSI is to set the computer so that the user only needs to click once to select something rather than double clicking all the time, this will half the amount of clicks a person needs to use:

Step 1

First of all you need to select 'Start' at the bottom left hand side of your computer and choose 'Control Panel'

Step 2

Once the control panel is selected you should see a screen like this, if you do not then you should change your display settings on the icons to 'Small Icons' this option is in the top right hand corner of the pop-up. That is not a necessary step however it may help you follow the next stages. You need to then select the 'Mouse settings' options.

Step 3

Once the 'Mouse settings' option is selected another pop-up should appear like the one below this text. You then will have the option to turn on 'Click Lock' on, turn click lock on. Once you have selected this press 'OK' and the changes will have been made. This allows the user to click only once to select files, tabs, etc rather than clicking twice.

Other ways to prevent RSI is to ensure that the chairs are supporting the posture of the user as well as having monitors at the correct angle as this can cause strain the neck and back.