Pause software

Doctor's how-to break program

The break program for umc employees is called, just like this website, Dokterhoe (originally EasyFWD).

We work more and more behind the computer. Complaints of the arm, neck and shoulder can occur if you do not take sufficient preventive measures.

Frequent exercise is an important preventive measure to prevent complaints in the short and long term. And this break program is helpful in this. Set up breaks to get moving and allow the body to recover.

The advantage of this is that you can work fitter and more concentrated.

You only get a signal when you want it!

Pause software? Then you are forced to stop when you are just enjoying your work, right? Annoying.' Maybe in the past, but the break software that is now available offers complete freedom. You set the program yourself! In this way you ensure that the program helps you to work varied, relaxed and complaint-free.

Advantages of the break program

The program gives you:

  • Notifications according to the profile you choose to relax or alternate your computer work with exercise.
  • Advice on how to prevent complaints.
  • Exercises to relax and loosen the muscles.
  • The ability to set everything yourself, even switch it off all day, can be done to prevent extra stress.

Ask your umc

The umcs make break software available to employees who work with a computer. Via the normal route in your umc for obtaining software, you will get the version that is suitable for the network.

Watch the quick start film

Also for working from home

Through this site you can install a version on your Windows computer at home (not suitable for Apple). You get that version directly from the supplier. It doesn't cost you anything by using the Coupon Code, see the instruction below. Do not install this way on your work computer, it will not work.

Follow these steps:

  1. On your home computer, go to the supplier's site.
  2. Fill out the sign-up window (see image below):
    • Enter the name of your umc.
    • Enter your name.
    • Enter your email address that you use on your home computer.
  3. Click Premium.
  4. Enter the Coupon Code: dokter_hoe
  5. The amount has changed to 0.00 Euro, click on the 'Pay' button.
  6. You will receive the download instructions by email on your home computer.
  7. In that email, click Download, save the file, and then click the file to install.

Advice

You can get more information from the occupational health and safety advisor at your umc.