Para Technologies
3273 Indiana Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: 714-546-8619
Fax: 714-546-4607
stretch@paratec.com

Credits

Background music by:

Invincible Recordings
http://www.invinciblemusic.com
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Howard Richman of Sound
Feelings Publishing
http://www.soundfeelings.com

"Wind Chimes" from
Syntrillium Software
http://www.syntrillium.com

Feeling stiff and sore because of your computer use? Stretch Break reminds you to stretch. Then shows you how! Download Free full-featured 10 day evaluation version 6.3 of Stretch Break for Windows    NEW! - Version 6.3 Vista ready ** Yoga-based stretches ** Relaxing background music ** "Bring it Home" licensing     Latest features include:          Allows on-the-hour and half-hour timer          New Help and Ergo Hints files          Easily customized          Simplified installation          21 ErgoReminders          36 Stretches          User choice of reminder size and placement          6 standing stretches          Smart Timer          Music during stretches          Control of sequence of stretches          Customizable sound files          Thumbnail sketches of each stretch For Windows 95,98,NT,2000, ME, XP, Vista (See below right for Mac version!)

News Free version released for Icelandic Kids. Collaborators wanted for other countries.

 

Stretch Break Features A team of health care professionals developed Stretch Break to increase circulation, relieve tension, boost your energy level, and help guard against Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs).  Once installed on your hard drive, Stretch Break gently reminds you to take periodic breaks while using your computer. You are invited to perform a series of low-impact stretches illustrated on the screen. Then Stretch Break returns you to your current Windows application.  Stretch Break is simple. With one mouse click, you begin stretching with the figure on the screen, or you can delay or cancel the stretches.  Stretch Break is flexible. You select how long to wait between stretch sessions and how many stretches per session (defaults are 30 minutes and 3 stretches). Each stretch lasts for 20 to 30 seconds, so you are back to work in one or two minutes

Stretch Break Works Surveyed Stretch Break users report reduced stress levels, greater awareness of the need to take breaks, greater awareness of ergonomic issues, and reduced stiffness and muscle ache. Check out Research Notes for more detailed info about these survey results.

New Features **Our latest version 6.3 is ready to be used by Vista, the new operating system from Microsoft. It includes Yoga-based stretches and relaxing background music. Users can now select any one of three progressively larger graphics to remind users that it is time to stretch. A new Option allows users to be reminded to stretch on the hour and half-hour. Stretch Break allows users to extend the stretches. Users can control how long the animations pause at their "stretch point." They may also select a less intrusive Time-to-Stretch reminder. This option reduces the size of the reminder and moves it from the center to the lower right corner of the screen. Includes 6 standing stretches and a Smart Timer Option that modifies the time between breaks based on keyboard and mouse activity. It also allows users total control over the sequence of the stretches that appear on the screen. Contains ErgoHints guidelines for setting up an ergonomically correct workstation as well as a series of hints on how to avoid injuries when using your computer. 21 ErgoReminders reinforce good ergonomic principles. Make Stretch Break part of your work day and feel invigorated!