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Einspine Ltd. has launched a new version of Desk Doctor, a program you can use todetect, prevent and rehabilitate Repetitive Strain Injury at your desk. Desk Doctor131 is Universal Binary, so it runs on Intel and PowerPC Macs in native mode. Thenew version has also been improved in other ways, and now uses less system resourcesthan before on both Mac processors.
By running Desk Doctor you can avoid chronic illnesses, like carpal tunnel syndromeand tendonitis, which are now workplace epidemics. The program deals actively withthe precise parts of the body that show even first signs of a problem and evenbefore you feel them. With Desk Doctor you make regular assessments of your entire upper body employingorthopedic tests right at your desk. Interpreting these tests, and formulating aspecial exercise plan for you, is at the core of Desk Doctor. The program is theinvention of Dr Russ Hornstein, a specialist in musculoskeletal disorders who isalso an expert in clinical reasoning. Desk Doctor draws on his specialist know-howto give you a personal treatment plan that is much more effective than any otherdesk-based system.Desk Doctor is the only software that gives you a personalised exercise programme tofocus on the critical areas, where your body is most at risk from strain. Targetedexercises (Desk Doctor has over 100 for the upper body) are vital in helping youavoid developing RSI.
Desk Doctor knows when you should next exercise. It monitors your computer activityand calculates a  Health Score,Â' which is displayed on your screen. Typing and usingthe mouse decrease your Health Score; taking short breaks and doing Desk Doctorexercises increase it. A low Health Score indicates a higher risk of getting RSI, itis your  jobÂ' to do the exercises to keep the Score up. There are no fixed timeswhen you need to do an exercise; you can take a longer break and do several insuccession to top up your Health Score when convenient. This way Desk Doctor letsyou fit your RSI prevention and rehabilitation management into your work schedule,minimising intrusion. By keeping a good average Health Score you help maintain yourmusculoskeletal health.
Exercises are presented in high-quality video and performed by a professionalexercise coach.
Desk Doctor 131 is only available for Macintosh. A Windows version will be launchedlater. Desk Doctor can be purchased online for $129 at http://www.einspine.com. A15-day trial can be downloaded from there.
There are two versions of Desk Doctor for download:Desk Doctor 131 High Resolution 300MBand Desk Doctor 131 Low Resolution 30MB.Upgrade from the Low to the High Resolution is free.
Einspine Ltd was founded in 2005 to provide products and services to enhance health.
Email: pr@einspine.comUrl: http://www.einspine.com
