This book is not intended to contain all of the information you will need to become a computer athlete. It is merely a jumping-off point. I hope it has provided you with some knowledge of computer-related injury and provided you with some tips and suggestions for mitigating your own difficulties. For example, you can adjust your sleep schedule and eating habits based on the suggestions contained in this book. On the other hand, finding the right chair or keyboard is going to require some effort and research on your part. In addition, there are many other great books and resources available to help you in your quest. Become a computer athlete, and you will reap the benefits.
We can also increase public awareness of the problem. We can start media campaigns or educational campaigns through federal agencies or the school system to tackle the problem through education. Any training or education about computer-related injury will need to focus on personal growth and understanding people’s personal needs—as I have said, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Schools could teach alternate keyboard layouts, or at least mention to students that they exist. Just as students have the option of learning Spanish or French in school, students could be given the choice to learn QWERTY or DVORAK. Computer courses could discuss the human- computer interaction and demonstrate proper technique. These programs could directly and indirectly save billions of dollars and offer a great return on investment.
Currently, too many resources are tied up in treating easily curable problems. In Africa, millions of children die every year due to respiratory infections from burning coal instead of wood chips or some other fuel. Although it doesn’t result in death, computer-related injury is a big problem, and it is one we can remedy. We can look forward to the day when fewer resources are wasted on treating easily avoidable conditions and disorders. Just like people buy compact fluorescent lightbulbs to reduce emissions and save the Earth, we can all do our part when it comes to enjoying pain-free computing.
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