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Let's share some occupational remedies
Thread poster: Parrot
Parrot
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Feb 7, 2008

This has been turning around in my head for sometime now, but it wasn't until I came down with a bad case of booth cramp that I decided to ask you all and invite you to share your remedies.

We often can't do anything about the fact that interpreters are seldom consulted when people decide to remodel lecture and meeting rooms. The last booth I was in had no direct vision and can only be charitably described as a gas chamber with lots of cables. Needless to say, after one day in it, I... See more
This has been turning around in my head for sometime now, but it wasn't until I came down with a bad case of booth cramp that I decided to ask you all and invite you to share your remedies.

We often can't do anything about the fact that interpreters are seldom consulted when people decide to remodel lecture and meeting rooms. The last booth I was in had no direct vision and can only be charitably described as a gas chamber with lots of cables. Needless to say, after one day in it, I had a dreadful case of muscle pains, brought about by having to share one small table and screen with my colleague in the inverse and the sound technician (apparently, it was the sound technician's booth to begin with). Apart from a generous dose of analgesics, what do you resort to when this happens?

For my part, I can contribute a recipe for tired throats or for just before an assignment: peel a piece of ginger about the size of your thumb, chop it into bits and boil them in a saucepan. You can also add mint or tea to make it more interesting. Strain the hot liquid into a mug and add honey to taste. It does wonders for the vocal chords.

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Marijke Singer
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Put both hands on your head Feb 8, 2008

This works for me because it makes me stretch and it makes me straighten up.
 
Parrot
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Thanks, Marijke Feb 8, 2008

In fact, I was stretching for 2 days after...
 


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