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Welcome to StressFree Version 2.1!
Copyright (c) 1992 by Lifetime Software - All rights reserved.
CompuServe: 70412,727
Internet: 70412.727@compuserve.com
LifeTime Software
P.O. Box 87522, Houston
Texas, 77287-7522.
1-800-947-2178
Contents:
I. What is StressFree?
II. New to Version 2.1
III. Installation
IV. Important! How to stretch using StressFree
V. Order Form
(See RSI.FAQ, for more information on repetitive strain injuries,
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and alternative keyboards.)
"The program can...help minimize repetitive stress syndrome... StressFree...
may be just what you need to remind you to take a break and relax."
- Windows Magazine, February 1993
I. What is StressFree?
StressFree is the most comprehensive, inexpensive, stress management and
repetitive strain prevention program available!
In as little as 15 minutes a day, you can keep yourself at peak performance
and help prevent repetitive strain injuries with StressFree for Windows. You
control what times of day to take a break. StressFree reminds you to take a
break, then shows a beautifully illustrated series of relaxation techniques
and stretches that will keep you tension free. You select what parts of your
body to work on: neck, shoulders, hands, back and more. But that's not all!
StressFree contains an ergonomic posture chart, showing the correct posture
and how to position your workstation. StressFree senses keyboard activity
and graphically shows peak periods of keyboard activity in order to monitor
periods of peak activity. The program records up to 10 hours of data which
can be output for use in spreadsheets, etc.
StressFree takes less than 50K of memory and requires few system resources.
Created by a team of healthcare professionals, illustrated by
an award-winning medical illustrator, StressFree is used at the National
Rehabilitation Hospital's prevention and worksite accomodation programs.
StressFree contains over 50 different exercises and over 70 beautiful
illustrations.
Warning: StressFree is not a substitute for treatment by a qualified
physician. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a doctor
before using the program. Similarly, if you are injured, or have a
pre-existing medical condition, do not use the exercises in the program,
or consult a qualified health care advisor before using the program.
Lifetime Software specifically disclaims any responsibility for illness
or injury as a result of using StressFree in persons who have prior
illness, injury or any other medical condition. If doing the exercises
in the program cause pain, discontinue use of the program. StressFree
is intended to be used as a prevention measure only.
II. New to Version 2.1
- Full VCR-like control: forward, fast forward, backward, rewind etc.
- Ergonomic posture chart and RSI checklist that shows proper positioning
of your keyboard and workstation, plus correct posture that will
reduce fatigue and the possibility for repetitive strain injury.
- Complete user control of exercise countdowns and the times the
exercises appear. Personalize each break by doing legs in the morning,
shoulders before lunch and back at the end of the day. Set the
countdowns of each stretch for as little or as long as you like!
- TypeWatch - records keyboard activity and graphically shows the
intensity of keyboard activity, including the average, maximum
and minimum for the period sampled. Records up to 10 hours of data
that can be exported for use in spreadsheets or databases.
- Snooze - If a break is at an inappropriate time, snooze will
remind you to take a break again in 5 minutes.
- Display either a countdown to break, or a time of day the break
will occur.
- Typing injury FAQ file from the Internet. See file RSI.FAQ.
III. Installation
To Install the network ZIP'ed, demo version of StressFree, simply unzip it,
then run it from the Run option of the File menu of Program Manager. ZIP'ed
Network and CompuServe demo versions do not have the setup program and includes
the shoulder stretch sequence only in order to reduce size and download time.
To install the full version of StressFree from a floppy disk, run a:setup or
b:setup program from the Run option of the File menu of Program Manager.
IV. Important! How to stretch using StressFree.
Important: A muscle should be stretched in a slow, sustained manner. Do
not bounce. Bouncing causes the muscle to contract further which creates
greater tension which can cause injury in muscles and joints. When you
stretch, place tension on the muscle, and hold it for the duration of
the countdown on the screen. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Pain
is an indication that something is wrong and causes the muscle to
contract further. If doing an exercise or stretch causes pain, STOP!
The default settings on StressFree are for a break every two hours. This
makes for 3 to 4 stretch periods during an average working day, which we
consider to be optimal and effective.
V. Order Form
You can order StressFree through Visa/Mastercard by calling 1-800-947-2178,
or Mail or Fax: (713) 474-2067 this form to:
LifeTime Software
P.O. Box 87522, Houston
Texas, 77287-7522.
Order form for StressFree: [ ] 5 1/4 [ ] 3 1/2 inch disks
Your Name _________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
City/town ____________________________________________________________
Province/state _______________________Post/zip code __________________
Country ______________________________________________________________
Daytime phone number _________________________________________________
FAX number ___________________________________________________________
Operating Environment:
[ ] Windows (3.0 or higher) (Call for availability of
DOS version)
[ ] Macintosh running 6.0.5 or higher with MultiFinder
Language:
[ ] U.S. English (Call for availability in other languages)
Payment: [ ] Visa (see below) [ ] Cheque
[ ] MasterCard [ ] Cash
[ ] Purchase Order
Packaging:
[ ] Gosh-neat retail packaging, suitable for gift-giving.
[ ] environment-friendly packaging.
_______________________________________________________________________
StressFree: $39.95
(If international order, rates vary according to postage cost)
U.S. Currency only, please.
Express delivery available. Call for overnight delivery rates.
_______________________________________________________________________
Payment by Visa/MasterCard:
Credit card number: ______________________________________________________
Expiration date: _____________________________________________________________
Bank the card's drawn on: ________________________________________________
The name as it appears on the card: ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about StressFree?: ____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Is there anything we can do to improve StressFree or our service?
________________________________________________________________________
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