Your Personal Ergonomic Assistant - MacBreakZ is a sophisticated Personal Ergonomic Assistant designed to promote healthy and productive computer use. It offers a unique way of acquiring ergonomic skills that can save you a lot of discomfort, and shield you from serious health and career-threatening disorders.
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Computer-related health problems ranging from eyestrain, headaches, neck, wrist, elbow and back pain to more severe Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), including carpal tunnel syndrome, writer's cramp, tendonitis, etc. are the result of inappropriate computer use.
MacBreakZ offers a unique way of acquiring ergonomic skills that can save you a lot of discomfort and shield you from serious health and career-threatening injury. While preventative measures may quickly improve some milder conditions, such as eye strain, tension headaches or neck & backache, recovery from more serious injuries and inflammations require a long-term approach.
A gradual return to computer use must be carefully monitored and new life-long habits must be acquired, as even a single short return to old habits can lead to a severe relapse.
Activity Monitoring
The break reminder component of MacBreakZ features sophisticated keyboard and mouse monitoring (without invading your privacy) that allows it to react to the way you are using your computer. What's more MacBreakZ provides you with instant feedback on how you are doing and thus lets you find out more about your work habits.
Rest Breaks
MacBreakZ lives in your menu bar and its icon displays your current activity level, as well as how much time is left until your next break.
Taking regular rest breaks is the foundation of both RSI prevention and recovery. MacBreakZ optimizes the time between breaks and their duration by taking into account all relevant factors including: the time elapsed, your activity level and your personalized profile.
Stretching
MacBreakZ offers a collection of 42 stretches covering all major trouble spots around your body. Stretching reduces muscular tension, strengthens appropriate muscle groups, and improves blood circulation and posture.
Extensive Customization
When it comes to ergonomics, everyone is different and one size definitely only fits one! This is why MacBreakZ offers a vast array of customization options to allow you to zero in on your optimal setup.
Adaptation Periods
MacBreakZ features a gradual adaptation of the interval between breaks and their duration. This facilitates a gradual return to work, as well as making it easier to get used to taking regular rest breaks.
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