Einspine Ltd. has launched a new version of Desk Doctor, a program that detects, prevents and rehabilitates Repetitive Strain Injury at the computer. Version 1.3.1 of Desk Doctor is Universal Binary, so it runs on Intel and PowerPC Macs in native mode. The new version has also been improved in other ways, and now uses less system resources than before on both Mac processors.
By running Desk Doctor, users avoid chronic illnesses, like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, which are current workplace epidemics. The program deals actively with the precise parts of the body where problems are developing, but before painful effects of RSI emerge.
With Desk Doctor, computer users make regular assessments of their entire upper body employing orthopedic tests right at the desk. Interpreting these tests, and formulating a special exercise plan for each individual, is at the core of Desk Doctor. The program is the invention of Dr Russ Hornstein, a specialist in musculoskeletal disorders who is also an expert in clinical reasoning. Desk Doctor draws on his specialist know-how to provide personal treatment plans that are much more effective than the one-size-fits-
Desk Doctor is the only software that provides users a personalised exercise programme to focus on the critical areas where the body is most at risk from strain. Targeted exercises (Desk Doctor has over 100 for the upper body) are vital in avoiding developing RSI.
Desk Doctor estimates when and exercise is needed. The program monitors computer activity and calculates a ‘Health Score,’ which is displayed on the screen. Typing and using the mouse decrease the Health Score; taking short breaks and doing Desk Doctor exercises increase it. A low Health Score indicates a higher risk of getting RSI, it is the user’s ‘job’ to do the exercises to keep the Score up. There are no fixed times for doing an exercise; users can take a longer break and do several exercises in succession to top up their Health Score when convenient. This way Desk Doctor lets people fit their RSI prevention and rehabilitation prevention activity into their work schedule, minimising intrusion. By keeping a good average Health Score Desk Doctor users maintain their musculoskeletal health.
Exercises are presented in high-quality video and performed by a professional exercise coach.
Desk Doctor 131 is only available for Macintosh. The current Windows version of Desk Doctor is 1.2.0. Desk Doctor can be purchased online for $129 at http://www.einspine.com. A 15-day trial can be downloaded from there.
There are two versions of Desk Doctor for download:
Desk Doctor 131 High Resolution 300MB
and 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.
