If you are reading this, chances are that you have experienced some RSI
symptoms due to your "computer use". Have you ever considered , though,
that "computer use" as such does not exist? What you are actually doing is
using your hands (mouse & keyboard) to operate software. The hardware is
only a necessary accessory. It is actually the software which dictates how
you move your mouse and thereby gives you RSI. That being said, the risk
of RSI will remain with us as long as hand-operated input devices are used,
so the issue with the software becomes one of risk. Is the software
low-risk or high-risk? I think that ProE is high risk software because it
demands roughly double the mouse use than it would, had it been more
ergonomically designed. That probably more than doubles the RSI risk.
The good news is, software interfaces are designed by human beings, and PTC can and should improve the design, lowering the RSI risk and improving usability at the same time. They won't do it though, unless they see the
need. Check out my website to see the letter I wrote to them, and consider taking action yourself to fight for your health and better working conditions. Together we can make a difference.
www.softwarecausesrsi.org
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