30 Jan

The Cat’s Paw is the cat’s meow

Like many web professionals, I have struggled against RSI in my "mouse hand" for years.  It actually stems from my horrendous desk setup years ago in DC, where I worked in a VIP office which was designed to look good and impress visitors, not keep the lady comfortable.  The damage it caused was so serious that I had to give up the needlework and embroidery I had been doing since the age of five.

Despite best efforts at posture and ergonomics, my RSI bugbear flares up from time to time, especially in cold weather, so I am always looking for new ways to combat it.

Recently I met a personal trainer, Donna McVey of Your Personal Best, who suggested a little gadget called the Cat's Paw.  I ordered a set from the US and, damn, does it work.  I can feel my muscles waking up and stretching again, and my hand is no longer ice cold from lack of circulation.  I highly recommend it.

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