Something like 4 in 5 people suffer discomfort using computers. Chances are you are one of them. It’s obvious if you think about it - using a computer is not an activity the body was designed for; so it can be no surprise that we get pains as a result.

But you have to use a computer, either because it’s your job or because you are simply hooked!
How else are you going to find out how to make osso bucco or track down a bargain on eBay?

"IF IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TAKING REGULAR BREAKS, I CAN DO THAT FOR MYSELF; SO WHY BOTHER WITH WORKPACE SOFTWARE?"

The problem is that we computer users are not good at taking breaks at the right times. It's an established fact that we generally only take breaks once significant fatigue or discomfort has developed. And research shows this is not an effective or efficient way to take breaks - it's too late, the damage has been done. To be effective, breaks need to be taken before the onset of fatigue, not in order to recover from it.

From this scientific understanding, WorkPace has developed a regime of breaks, micropauses and exercises to prevent fatigue and performance decrements associated with computer use.

"I'M TOO BUSY TO TAKE BREAKS - I CAN'T AFFORD THE TIME"

The fact is that the WorkPace software is customised to your needs and work practices and it not only protects, it actually enhances productivity.

In other words, using WorkPace, you will feel better
AND you’ll get more done!

"OK, BUT HOW DO I KNOW THAT WORKPACE IS ANY GOOD?"

WorkPace is used by close to a million computer users worldwide. It is the leading software package for RSI prevention and it also ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

The software is already used by many large companies including:
PricewaterhouseCoopers I Cap Gemini Ernst & Young I Royal & SunAlliance l Ericsson I Philips I Eli Lilly I Shell I ING Bank I Canon I ABN AMRO I Corporation of London ChevronTexaco I Pacific Gas & Electric I US Department of Energy and many others.

"SO WHAT DOES THE WORKPACE SOFTWARE PROVIDE?"

WorkPace continuously monitors your needs and provides tailored breaks and exercises to suit you and your computer use at the time. It provides micropauses, break warnings and exercises to successfully maintain your health.

But there's no need to take our word for it – you can trial the software for yourself for FREE.

Download a free 30-day fully functional trial of WorkPace.

"IS IT HARD TO USE?"

It couldn’t be simpler and, to help you make the most of the software, there is a ‘self-guided tutorial’ to guide you through as you want to know more.

"HOW DOES IT WORK?"

Automatic reminders tell you it is time for a Micropause and a longer 'rest' break to combat muscle fatigue and restore concentration. You are prompted periodically with a selection of 50 different exercises and stretches specifically designed to reduce muscle fatigue and prevent RSI.

And it doesn’t just remind you in a fixed pattern. WorkPace’s unique user-customizable break system detects 'natural' breaks taken by you and resets its timers. So you only receive breaks when you are working intensely for long periods without resting now and then. And if you really don’t want to stop, just tell the software to leave you alone for a while. You are in total control, it works to suit you, you don’t work to suit it.

The important thing is that you can get on with what you are doing knowing that your computer is looking after you!

STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR BREAKS IN PREVENTING DISCOMFORT AND RSI COMPLAINTS AMONG COMPUTER USERS

A strong body of evidence now exists supporting the effectiveness of micropauses, breaks and exercises in reducing pain complaints among computer users. A number of studies conducted using WorkPace show that breaks and exercise software has a positive effect on reducing complaints. These studies, conducted by independent researchers and clients using WorkPace, also show evidence of productivity improvements and high user acceptance.

MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BREAKS EXERCISE SOFTWARE

A breaks and exercise software tool such as WorkPace may be judged 'effective' if it provides scientifically proven benefits to either the end user or their employer. The potential benefits promised through the use of breaks and exercise software can be divided into three areas:

KEY FINDINGS FROM PILOT STUDIES

Pilot Studies of 50 organisations in the USA, Europe and Australasia have been conducted over the last five years by clients using WorkPace. Collated results revealed a significant reduction in user discomfort complaints (Fig. 1) and a high level of user satisfaction with the tool (Fig. 2).

“82% of users wanted to continue using WorkPace”

IMPROVEMENTS IN SYMPTOMS AND PRODUCTIVITY – TNO RESEARCH STUDY

The Netherlands organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) conducted an independent study on the effectiveness of breaks for computer users using WorkPace. The study found statistically significant improvements in symptoms and productivity, measured by an increase in total keystrokes per day (Fig. 3) and an improvement in typing accuracy (Fig. 4) when using WorkPace.

DECREASE IN PAIN COMPLAINTS - ELI LILLY CLINTON LABORATORIES STUDY

An independent research study published in the American Journal of Industrial Hygiene studied the before and after effects of using WorkPace among a sample group of 118 employees at Eli Lilly’s Clinton Laboratories. The study found: "the number of users in nearly every category of discomfort decreased after WorkPace was installed". The changes from using WorkPace are shown in the charts below. For the users who took part in the study, pain reduced in all categories, including 25% who indicated that their pain had gone completely after using WorkPace.

Thank-you for reading this, we hope you have found it useful and will take advantage of the 30 day trial.

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