The body is made for movement. Frequent stretches during the work day will improve your comfort and your productivity.  RSI Guard, a stretch break reminder software is available to all UCSF Campus Faculty and Staff. Click here to access RSI Guard.   If you do not have sufficient administrative privileges to download the software, please contact your IT support group.

Stretching Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to avoid a stretching injury:

• Stretch slowly and gently.
• Do not do a stretch against medical advice.
• Do not stretch if it causes you discomfort or pain.
• Ease into the stretch.
• Do not overstretch.
• Exhale slowly while stretching.
• Avoid holding your breath.
• Hold a gentle stretch for about 30 seconds.

Stretching guidelines and exercises (PDF)