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This is the monthly update posting of the contents and recent changes in
the Typing Injury FAQ website, which is proud to be of service to this
online community.

For those that might be interested, the TIFAQ website has been accessed by
almost 8,000 distinct hosts during February 1998 with close to 34,000 page
requests during that time.  I am thrilled to find such a growing interest
in the information being provided and intend to expand the website
offerings to meet as many educational needs as can be afforded by time and
funds.

Very best to you all,

Scott

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Scott Wright, MS Human Factors & Ergonomics
CTD Resource Network - http://www.tifaq.com/ctdrn
ctdrn@tifaq.com  or  ergo@inreach.com
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The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site
provided by the CTD Resource Network - An association of individuals and
organizations providing information to the RSI community. The TIFAQ
contains a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries
(RSI's), resources for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description
of assistive products to reduce injury risk and symptoms.

The TIFAQ is primarily targeted towards computer users at risk of injury,
however health professionals, researchers, designers, resellers and
manufacturers will find a wealth of information of interest. Many of the
resources provided here also relate well to other work environments.
Reading and following the links below will lead you to all kinds of
valuable information, documents, and resources. (see About TIFAQ for more
background information.)

The TIFAQ is for educational purposes only, does not provide medical
advice, and must not replace the diagnosis and proper treatment from
trained medical professionals familiar with RSI's. (see Disclaimers)


If you are experiencing any injury symptoms, please go see a medical
professional right away.

TIFAQ HomePage

http://www.tifaq.com
An introduction to the Typing Injury FAQ, its linked webpages, and recent
changes.

Recent Changes Made:
*  New Reseller and Services sections


Articles

http://www.tifaq.com/articles
A wide variety of articles are being collected for the Typing Injury FAQ
and The RSI Network newsletter (see Call for Articles). These articles will
be on permanent display here and may be updated periodically by their
authors - if they so desire. If you have an idea for an article that would
benefit the RSI community, let us know.

Recent Changes Made:
*  Added Alternative Keyboard Survey Article
*  Added Keyboard Tyranny Article
*  Added A Sports Medicine Approach to Overuse Injuries Article
*  Linked to Computer Currents Interactive - The Ergonomic Office Archives


Repetitive Strain Injury & Ergonomics Information

http://www.tifaq.com/information
Advice for the initially injured and pointers to resources across the
Internet and inside your local bookstore. Includes injury and ergonomics
information and major internet information sources on listservers,
newsgroups, FTP and Gopher sites as well as WWW websites on office/injury
information, RSI information, medical information sources, self help, and
support groups.  Newly added sections for disabilities, workers
compensation, legal, and political action all need some content . . .
anyone game to help?

Recent Changes Made:
*  Added book Job Damaged People: How to Survive and Change the Workers'
Comp System
*  Added Cal-OSHA Reporter Flash Reports to Publications
*  Added book Office Politics: Computers, Labor, and the Fight for Safety
and Health
*  Updated Network Science URL to
<http://www.netsci.org/Resources/RSI/top.html>
*  Added Center for the Advancement of Health - <http://www.cfah.org/>


Office Furniture

http://www.tifaq.com/furniture
What you sit in, the furniture that holds your computer and office
equipment, and how they are set up and adjusted directly affects your
ability to work with reduced injury risk.  This FAQ provides general
furniture related information as well as an extensive list of products and
manufacturers/distributors

Recent Changes Made:
*  Major overhaul, change of format, and adding new information is in
progress - please excuse the dust
*  New links in Commentaries and Information below

*  Added new Adaptable's products
*  Added to ErgoSystem's product information


Alternative Keyboards & Accessories

http://www.tifaq.com/keyboards
Frequently asked questions are answered and products used to replace or
enhance standard keyboard use are covered. Products include split,
contoured, and chording keyboards, and other keyboard
alternatives/accessories.

Recent Changes Made:
*  New additions to Other Commentaries and Information section
*  Added ZDNet Input Device User -
http://www.zdnet.com/products/inputdeviceuser.html


Speech Recognition

http://www.tifaq.com/speech
A listing of speech recognition systems and related topics. Manufacturer
descriptions of their products, where they can be purchased, and their
costs are provided as accurately as possible. Comments from users of these
systems and comparisons between them have been included, or linked to,
where possible.

Recent Changes Made:
*  Minor formatting changes
*  Updated Apple Plain Talk information
*  Updated Dragon Systems information
*  Computerworld article added


Alternative Pointing Devices

http://www.tifaq.com/mice
Computer operating systems have become dependent on use of pointing
devices, such as mice, to navigate and select/manipulate objects.
Pointing device design, placement, and methods of use can contribute to
computing discomfort and injury. Collected here are a few pointers and a
variety of products from the standard mouse to the latest in pointing
technologies.

Recent Changes Made:
*  Added ZDNet Input Device User -
http://www.zdnet.com/products/inputdeviceuser.html



Office Accessories

http://www.tifaq.com/accessories
Many office accessories are available on the market that assist in working
at the computer in a more comfortable and safe manner.  This FAQ brings
together as many products as can be found, as well as research related to
their effectiveness and proper use.

Recent Changes Made:
*  Major updates to the Document Holder section thanks to Timothy Robert
Mayhew of Professional Ergonomic Solutions.
*  Added new Adaptables products
*  This is still a new addition to the TIFAQ and we're adding information
as fast as we can - send us your product information and we'll happily
include it.
*  Still a bit sparse in spots - Construction zone - Products being added
weekly.


Software Products

http://www.tifaq.com/software
Many different kinds of software are available to help fight RSIs.
Software ranges from free timers to remind us to take a break to
networkable software to provide training across a whole corporation.

Recent Changes Made:
*  Updated Xwrits source to http://www.pdos.lcs.mit.edu/~eddietwo/xwrits/


Product Resellers

http://www.tifaq.com/resellers
Some products listed in the TIFAQ are readily available from your local
computer super store while others can only be found in specialized
ergonomics magazines and stores. This webpage contains a growing list of
product resellers divided up by general product type.

Recent Changes Made:
*  All new offering from the TIFAQ!
*  Want to be listed here? Let us know!


Services

http://www.tifaq.com/services
Here is a growing listing of many professionals and businesses that provide
services of value to the RSI community.  These include consulting,
training, and other services in ergonomics, medical, alternative health,
legal, and related fields.

Recent Changes Made:
*  All new offering from the TIFAQ!
*  Want to be listed here? Let us know!


The Typing Injury Archive

http://www.tifaq.com/archive
For the past several years, pictures, programs, and documents have been
collected of all sorts. Some of these documents are technical medical
literature, but the majority contain useful advice for anyone, injured or
not.

Recent Changes Made:
*  New files are constantly being added.
*  Links to new archived information within each of the TIFAQ's sections.

Note:  Princeton.edu FTP Archive information is in the process of being
integrated into the other TIFAQ Webpages.  See the Web Archive links in the
other sections for more current, archived commentaries and information.
These links are also reproduced in the main archive page.