Para Technologies
3273 Indiana Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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

- Steve Bass, PC World

"I found the program relaxing and even invigorating....its friendly interface talked me into taking breaks and helped me feel better while working."

- Michael Goldstein, PC Laptop

"For employers who have staff members spending a lot of time at the keyboard, this product ...will show them that you care about their health."

- Julia McCullough, Sacra Blue

Named BEST in the Health/Fitness category - "The Best of the Internet Awards."

- PC Computing

PC Users Can Help Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PC users can help avoid repetitive strain injuries

Costa Mesa, California - Para Technologies has won the ninth annual SIAF People's Choice Award for its flagship software product, Stretch Break. Named the "Best Hobby or Personal Interest Program" by end-users who download software from the Internet's three largest download sites (zd.net, c-net.com, and tucows.com), Stretch Break.helps prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by reminding computer users to take periodic breaks.

This innovative program comes up under Windows at regular intervals. With attractive, lifelike animations, it illustrates stretches designed to relieve the stress that comes from working at the computer for long periods of time. The animated figures are accompanied by text that tells users how to perform the stretches.

The program is easy to install and use and is extremely flexible. Users select how long to wait between stretch break sessions and how many stretches to do during each session. They can also select which stretches they want to appear and in what order.

Stretch Break was designed by a team of health care professionals who carefully reviewed each stretch in the program. Stretches focus on parts of the body most likely to be harmed by repetitive strain injuries including the neck, arms, back, legs, and wrists. Breathing and eye exercises are also included. The current version, 5.2, contains 24 stretches, several of which focus on avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome.

Arthur Saltzman, president of Para Technologies, the publisher of Stretch Break said, . "The program quickly pays for itself by reducing injury claims by PC users. Stretch Break is designed to gently ease the user into stretches for a very short period of time, so it actually enhances productivity. Because the stretches are a constructive way of taking a rest break, people are more likely to take breaks. They find that the exercises are fun and are a welcome relief from work."

Stretch Break runs under Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME,and XP and is network compatible. Single user licenses are $44.95 (plus $4 s/h). Stretch Break is available from the Internet at http://www.paratec.com or may be ordered by phone, mail or fax directly from Para Technologies, 3273 Indiana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, phone 714 546-8619 fax 714-546-4607. A full featured evaluation version of Stretch Break is available from the Para Technologies home page.

Stretch Break makes an ideal gift for the computer buffs on your list. It will help them avoid repetitive strain injuries in a gentle and efficient way.

Stretch Break is available for site licensing for companies who care about their employees. Prices range from $44 apiece for less than 10 workstations to $6 apiece for 20000 or more workstations.

A special edition of Stretch Break is available as a premium or as an incentive. The program can be customized with logos or promotional messages.

For persons in a wheelchair, a customized version with special stretches is available.