Physical therapist, physiology, pointing device..

Physical therapist   A trained professional who uses exercise, massage, ultrasound, water therapies, heat and cold to aid in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal problems and improve physical ability. Physiotherapists, as they are also known, generally work with doctors as they are not doctors themselves.

Physiology   The biological study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions in living organisms.

Pointing Device   A computer device, such as a a mouse, trackball, or graphics tablet that allows users to move a pointer about on the monitor screen and point to and select graphical objects.

Posterior Shoulder Stretch (Desk Doctor)   A test that assesses the muscles and ligaments of the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder. Also see Desk Doctor Assessment.

Preferences (Desk Doctor)   The file which stores the user settings for the Desk Doctor program. Here you can customize features, such as changing the sound and frequency of your exercise alerts and the behavior of your Health Monitor.

Prevention   A proactive process of identifying problems or potential problems and intervening in order to promote wellness. Prevention includes encouraging healthy work habits and eliminating unnecessary stress and strain to the body which may later develop into health issues. Read more about how Desk Doctor creates a personalized prevention plan.

Prevention (active)   Specific activities designed to make the body more resistant to injuries. A body that is well exercised with a balanced tone of the muscles is much less likely to be injured. Exercises and stretches are an example of active prevention as they will promote musculoskeletal health and ultimately make the body more capable of handling physical stresses. Another type of active prevention is maintaining good posture; this requires the will of the individual and a dedicated effort. Active prevention is like money in the bank whereas passive prevention is likened to reducing costs, both are important but different. Read about how Desk Doctor creates a personalized prevention plan specific to your needs.

Prevention (passive)   Changes to the environment which may aid reducing the stresses on the body. Ergonomic devices such as keyboards which reduce wrist positional stresses, chairs that support a balanced posture, and lighting which reduces eye stress are a few examples. Setting up an environment which supports balance and ease in the body is a primary objective of passive prevention. As there is little participation of the individual, this is passive. See active prevention (above) for more or click here to read about how Desk Doctor can help you practice prevention.

Prevention exercises   Specific exercises designed to improve flexibility and increase blood flow. See Prevention (active) above.