Posture Minder – Are you sitting comfortably?

The correct computer posture is really important and yet is often overlooked or forgotten as people spend hours on end, sitting at their PC either at work or home and not realising the serious implications of their actions.

With symptoms including neck pain, a burning between the shoulder blades, lower back pain, headaches, digestive problems, breathing difficulties and eye strain to name a few, poor posture is a serious health issue for both computer users and employers alike.

Physio Supplies now has the answer with the introduction of Posture Minder.

As a market-leading expert in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and sports therapy equipment, Physio Supplies brings the latest and most advanced products direct to the public and at affordable prices.

Posture Minder is a clever piece of software that is installed onto the computer and then monitors and alerts the user via their webcam. So whether you are an employer looking to reduce absenteeism due to back pain or someone who suffers from back pain at your computer, or are simply looking to improve your posture, then Posture Minder is the simple, cost-effective solution.

How does it work?

Posture Minder's key feature is to continually check the user's posture every few seconds utilising a webcam. Whenever they sit in a damaging posture for an extended period, or spend too much time sitting in any position without moving sufficiently then , Posture Minder will provide a friendly reminder to improve the seated position.

Rest assured, no images are stored, transmitted or seen by anyone as Posture Minder takes an image from the webcam, checks the posture and instantly clears the images from the computer's memory. Users have full control over how quickly reminders appear via Posture Minder's settings, so the software can be set up to precisely suit anyone's needs and working style.

Key Features:

* Improves posture and reduces risk of developing painful health conditions with targeted reminders that appear precisely when needed - even when spending extended periods in a damaging posture.

* Break Reminders - Retains health and improves concentration by making users take regular short breaks or switching to non-computer tasks.

* Stretch Exercises - Relieves tension and stimulates blood flow with discreet video-guided stretch exercises that can be done at the desk.

* Hydration Tracker - Motivates people to drink more water and cut down on caffeinated drinks by keeping track of what is consumed.

* Comprehensive Ergonomic Training - Comprehensive training and self-assessment on all aspects of posture, working environment, computer and furniture. Covers all topics from the UK Regulations, and more.

* Fully Customisable - Posture Minder's features are fully customisable to reflect all needs and working styles. The appearance can be personalised as can the content of reminder messages to suit individuals.

System Requirements

Posture Minder is currently available for PCs meeting the following minimum requirements:

* Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7
* Intel Pentium 1GHz processor or equivalent
* 256Mb RAM (512Mb recommended)
* 140Mb free hard disk space

*Please note that a webcam is required to work with this software (not supplied)

RRP: £31.50 including VAT and free UK Mainland Delivery

To find out more about Posture Minder and any other products from Physio Supplies, please visit: physiosupplies.com