Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem costing employers over $80 billion per year. ErgoBreak software reduces RSI risk and improves health by recognizing work duration and intensity, analyzing and displaying risk, initiating micro-breaks, and providing tools to reduce risk.

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2. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem.
RSI Includes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinopathy, Tenosynovitis, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain,
Wrist Pain...etc. 2/3 of all occupaitonal injuries are caused by RSI to the wrist, elbow or shoulder.
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1.8 million
Affects
workers per year
$80 billion
Costs Employers
per year
$20 billion
Workers Compensation
annually
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3. Recently there has been a sharp rise in rates of repetitive strain injury (RSI).
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Computer users often make thousands of keystrokes an hour, repeating nearly identical motions
at a high rate of speed.
Sixty percent of all
computer office workers
suffer from wrist pain
while at the computer.
60%
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4. No chair or efficiently arranged computer workstation, no matter how comfortable,
can protect you from the danger of hours of sitting every day.
Sitting is the new smoking.
Americans are spending more time seated than ever, and
researchers say it’s wreaking havoc on our bodies.
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Cancer Heart Disease Type2 Diabetes
Increased Risk For
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5. ergobreak Smart Solutions to Reduce Risk and Improve Productivity
ErgoBreak software reduces RSI risk and improves health by:
Providing Tools to
Reduce Risk
Recognizing Work
Duration & Intensity
Analyzing &
Displaying Risk
Initiating
Micro-Breaks
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6. Micro-breaks are short but meaningful 20 second breaks.
Micro-breaks give the body a chance to rest, reduce discomfort, and improve
performance.
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Micro-breaks encourage stretching, movement, and relaxation. Micro-breaks are show to increase
productivity and wellness better than traditional longer breaks.
Improves
Mental Acuity
Reduces
Fatigue
Increases
Productivity
Reduces
Pain
50% 35% 13% 7%
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7. Micro-breaks encourage hands-off engagement
through education and entertainment.
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15 Second
Trivia
EAK MICRO-BREAK
T R I V I A
15 SECOND
:17
Skip Micro-Break Snooze
Stop. Stretch.
and get ready for
15 Second Trivia
provides important
variety from repetitive
work. This gives your
brain a chance to
switch gears.
MICRO-BREAK MICRO-BREAK :08
Relax your eyes and watch the animation below
Eye Relaxation
Exercies
Eye exercise is
important to the health
of your eyes. Just like
any other muscle, your
eyes benefit from
directed use, and the
occasional break
Breathing
Exercises
MICRO-BREAK MICRO-BREAK
Stop. Stretch. Breathe.
:13
Inhale and exhale following the animation.
INHALE
Breathing exercises
help your body
release toxins, ease
tension, strenghten
the immune system,
boost energy, and
help relieve pain.
Stretching
Exercises
MICRO-BREAK MICRO-BREAK :17
Working at a desk all
day is hard on the
body and mind.
Stretching gives your
body a break from
repetition, leaves you
refreshed and more
productive.
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8. Points and badges motivate users and track progress.
The reward system can also be used by employers to reward employees who
are in compliance or reach milestones.
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Jeremy Smith
Product Manager
Dashboard
DayWeek WeekMonth MonthYear Year Thu, Jun 28
I’m Ready for a Break Now I’m Ready for a Break Now
Badges 8,832pts
KEYBOARD 01:12:59
MOUSE 01:15:32
WORK TIME 8:32:12
Micro-Break
7 of 14
completed
Compliance
95%
_
Last Break
12 1245 45:
Next Break
02 0230 30:25pts
remain
AutoClick AutoClick
Coffee Break
1 of 3
completed
Stretches
2 of 4
completed
Settings Settings
RISK LEVEL Moderate
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Badges
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Your Badges 8,832pts Your Badges 8,832pts
25pts
remain
First Micro-Break
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
First Coffee Break
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
100% Micro-Break Compliant
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
AutoClick Reached 1000 Auto Clicks
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
PreEmptive Stretches
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
You’ve Learned 10 ErgoStretches!
You accumulated your first 100pts! You’re on the right track to be an ergonomic guru!
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9. ErgoBreak isn’t just a break timer. It’s smart software.
ErgoBreak understands your risk level based on your workstation setup, equipment,
injuries or pain points, and your work history.
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Statistics
_AutoClick AutoClickSettings Settings
DayWeek WeekMonth MonthYear Year Jun ‘16 -Jul ‘16
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Extreme
High
Substantial
Moderate
Low-Moderate
Low
Very Low
Clicks Keystrokes Skipped Breaks Risk Level
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Break
Compliance
Risk
Level
Risk
Reduction
95% Moderate 65%
1000
600
300
0
Mouse Keyboard Natural BreakMicro-Break
Total Work Time: 4,372 hrs
ergobreak Configuration
What are your primary input devices?
Keyboard: Select Keyboard Mouse: Select Mouse
Select the options that best match your workstation
Multiple Monitors Shared Workspace Notebook Computer Sit/Stand Desk
Select a body part and rate your discomfort level during computer work
Wrists
Shoulders
Back
None
None
None
Extreme
Extreme
Extreme
02 15: _
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10. Other features include:
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AutoClick Product Suggestions Learning Center
Settings allow you to pause ErgoBreak. Schedule breaks, adjust break length and work time
between breaks.
AutoClick reduces the
need to click manually.
Eliminating or reducing
daily, repetitive clicking,
can significantly reduce
the risk of RSI.
Based on your setup
configuration, products
are recommended to
reduce strain and
increase productivity.
The Learning Center
contains hundreds of
stretching videos,
games, tutorials, and
suggestions to reduce
risk and improve health.
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