Re: [OT] how to take care of hand
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Arnt Karlsen <arnt@c2i.net> wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:18:55 +0800, lina wrote in message
> <[🔎] 4F2CA39F.70701@gmail.com>:
>
>> On Saturday 04,February,2012 03:15 AM, Dotan Cohen wrote:
>> > On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 18:57, lina<lina.lastname@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> are there some suggestions about how to take care of hand?
>> >>
>> >> for weeks, I felt the hand especially the thumb get strengh-less
>> >> in typing, and kinda of stiff,
>> >>
>> >> I can't avoid using mouse ( even has changed to a light one) and
>> >> keyboard, googled some way, a bit horrible, someone even said need
>> >> do operations.
>> >>
>> >> are there some good way of avoiding it. 3 years ago I once had,
>> >> but gone within week. now I get handache about it.
>> >>
>> >> just curious about the answer, thanks,
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> > Hi Lina, I suffer from manual disability (inoperable right thumb)
>> > and my hands hurt (especially the left) after extending typing.
>> > Here is how I cope:
>> >
>> > 1) I put my index fingers on D and K instead of F and J. This not
>> > only leads to better posture, but it removes much work from the
>> > weak pinky fingers and transfers it to the strong index fingers.
>> > Also, the Enter, Tab, Shift, Esc and other keys are much closer.
>> >
>> > 2) I use VIM, which although has a terrible learning curve lets me
>> > keep my hands on the home row. I use Anki to learn VIM, and it is
>> > going great.
>> >
>> > 3) I swapped CapsLock and Esc keys. Now Esc is closer, which I use
>> > often due to VIM.
>> >
>> > 4) I take frequent breaks. RSIBreak in KDE helps me, in Gnome you
>> > have the excellent Workrave applications.
>> >
>> > 5) I often swap between two very different keyboards: one
>> > low-pressure split keyboard, and a conventional-layout board with
>> > mechanical (Cherry) switches. I take care not to bottom out.
>> >
>> > 6) To prevent from bottoming out, I often swap between Colemak and
>> > QWERTY. The confusion slows me down and makes me more conscientious
>> > of my typing.
>> >
>> > 7) I stopped using my phone one handed! The terrible contortions
>> > necessary to use the phone was actually hurting my hands, I found.
>> > Now one hand holds the phone, and the other operates the buttons.
>> >
>> > 8) I brush my teeth with my left hand. This is partly due to my
>> > manual disability in the right thumb, but it also helps strengthen
>> > the left arm a bit. Men might find that other right-arm activities
>> > should be moved to the left arm whenever possible or practical.
>> >
>> > 9) I just bought a pair of Baoding balls. I have yet to see if they
>> > help, actually right now they hurt, but I will keep at it.
>> >
>> > 10) I take Omega 3 pills. These reduce any swelling in the left
>> > hand, and make it more comfortable to type.
>> >
>> > 11) I notice that I grip pens and eating utensils very stiffly. I
>> > now contentiously try to reduce that pressure.
>> >
>> > 12) I take great care not to hit anything with my hands. Even
>> > pushing open the door to the building is now done by first placing
>> > my hand on the door, then pushing. Or with my foot if nobody sees
>> > me!
>> >
>> Thanks all, for your warm suggestions.
>>
>> I am sorry about Dotan's right thumb. It might be hard.
>>
>> Now I drag my laptop near me, before I put it a bit far,
>> unconsciously to reduce radition (might be wrong). Thanks for Juan's
>> suggestion.
>>
>> also practise the left hand control the mouse,
>>
>> It's a bit hard to put index fingers not on F and J. I barely looked
>> at keyboard for years already. i will try.
>
> ..if you're changing your keyboard habits anyway, follow the
> dvorak advice, it's a more dramatic change that will help stop
> you from falling back into your bad qwerty habits, also because
> it's about 40% speedier once you're up to speed.
>
> ..being 40% quicker, means you can do 5 days work in 3 days,
> or use those 2 more days a week to come up with wiser ideas,
> _while_ taking care of your own health, you've only got one.
>
> ..downside is the vim like week_s_ long agony while you learn.
> Consider it an investment in your career and health. ;o)
How do I start the dvorak?
sorry I just started finishing reading the wikipage about dvorak.
thanks ahead for any suggestions.
This list is very helpful.
>
>>
>> installing the workrave now.
>>
>>
>> Thanks again for the kind suggestions,
>>
>>
>
>
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