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This guide offers computer users who suffer from repetitive strain injury an effective program for self-care. It explains the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of RSIs and also addresses the often-overlooked root causes of RSIs. This holistic program treats the entire upper body with ergonomics, exercise, and hands-on therapy, increasing the likelihood that surgery and drugs may be avoided.
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Suparna Damany and Jack Bellis
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have had RSI from computer overuse now for 2 years and its something I would not wish on my worst enemy. Its halted my career, caused me depression pain and anguish, ive been a burden on friends and family and Ive done next to nothing these past two years in an effort to recover.
The Doctors/Physios etc I have seen have been next to useless, and really do not even begin to understand how RSI is caused, let alone treat it. I spent a year and a half massaging, icing, stretching and doing eccentric exercises on my forearm when the issue was in my shoulder because of recommendations from the so called "professionals"
I owe massive chunk of me recovering to a stage where I can actually type with only minimal amounts of discomfort from this book. This was the first book that made me truly realise what was happening to and in my body and gave some steps on how to recover.
But I believe that this book has to be read in conjunction with two other books, the trigger point therapy workbook and conquering carpal tunnel - Its not carpal tunnel tells you what's wrong and how to begin to treat yourself and the two other books give more in-depth treatment recommendations.
So if you do have RSI pain I wholeheartedly recommend this book, it's the only book that ive found that gives an intelligent explanation of how RSI is caused and what treatment that can get back to the path of recovery.
The Doctors/Physios etc I have seen have been next to useless, and really do not even begin to understand how RSI is caused, let alone treat it. I spent a year and a half massaging, icing, stretching and doing eccentric exercises on my forearm when the issue was in my shoulder because of recommendations from the so called "professionals"
I owe massive chunk of me recovering to a stage where I can actually type with only minimal amounts of discomfort from this book. This was the first book that made me truly realise what was happening to and in my body and gave some steps on how to recover.
But I believe that this book has to be read in conjunction with two other books, the trigger point therapy workbook and conquering carpal tunnel - Its not carpal tunnel tells you what's wrong and how to begin to treat yourself and the two other books give more in-depth treatment recommendations.
So if you do have RSI pain I wholeheartedly recommend this book, it's the only book that ive found that gives an intelligent explanation of how RSI is caused and what treatment that can get back to the path of recovery.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have recently developed hand complaints (RSI) and have hit a dead end with reliable information, that is until I found this book.
Although only 30 pages in, I am already feeling a lot better about my condition, the book is written from a prevention rather then cure angle (so far).
The main difference with this book and lots of others is that all of the information is very accurate and makes you realise you are not alone with this condition.
One of the worst factors of this condition is the lack of reliable knowledge and understanding you will encounter when explaining the problem to people, and this book really takes away the feeling of being alone.
I would recommend this book to anyone who treats RSI, is responsible for other staff's health and safety and most of all anyone who is suffering from RSI or any of the symptoms.
One of the points in this book is that people do not address their problems quickly enough, and instead adjust posture so it is less painful, this is the biggest mistake sufferers of RSI conditions make, and only through education and your own understanding of the problem will you actually be able to prevent / delay the effects.
Although only 30 pages in, I am already feeling a lot better about my condition, the book is written from a prevention rather then cure angle (so far).
The main difference with this book and lots of others is that all of the information is very accurate and makes you realise you are not alone with this condition.
One of the worst factors of this condition is the lack of reliable knowledge and understanding you will encounter when explaining the problem to people, and this book really takes away the feeling of being alone.
I would recommend this book to anyone who treats RSI, is responsible for other staff's health and safety and most of all anyone who is suffering from RSI or any of the symptoms.
One of the points in this book is that people do not address their problems quickly enough, and instead adjust posture so it is less painful, this is the biggest mistake sufferers of RSI conditions make, and only through education and your own understanding of the problem will you actually be able to prevent / delay the effects.
Simply put everyone who uses a computer keyboard every day should read this book, it is quite easy going, and unlike a lot of other books of this type does not delve straight into some of the more scary and sometimes depressing material, ie. which surgery, and has really perked me up.
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After 3 years of RSI, where I could hardly eat by myself, through 6 doctors, one specialist and every test under the sun, this book gave me the right information, help to diagnose myself and finally gave me the right phrase to say to my doctor: "I think it's X, I need Y kind of physio".
I'm only two weeks into physio now, but I'm a month into the exercises from the book.
Results are slow, as recovery from chronic conditions can take months and months. But I'm absolutely getting better.
The book is clear, understandable, very well read and encouraging.
It presents cases with example patients and helps you understand where pain is coming from, how to diagnose your condition and finally presents a way to resolve many common RSI conditions.
If you have any kind of finger, hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, neck, etc pain. Please get this book. It is enlightening and only a few pounds. It may help you finally overcome your RSI!
I'm only two weeks into physio now, but I'm a month into the exercises from the book.
Results are slow, as recovery from chronic conditions can take months and months. But I'm absolutely getting better.
The book is clear, understandable, very well read and encouraging.
It presents cases with example patients and helps you understand where pain is coming from, how to diagnose your condition and finally presents a way to resolve many common RSI conditions.
If you have any kind of finger, hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, neck, etc pain. Please get this book. It is enlightening and only a few pounds. It may help you finally overcome your RSI!
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Probably the best resrouce for RSI sufferers i have found
excellent resource for RSI. best that i have found. the reccomendations are working but i think it will take a long time to get better. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PM
A lot of assumptions
This book was given to my by the health and safety officer where I work. I had RSI five years ago - had to take time off work, then re-trained my computer use (basically I learnt... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kathleen Stewart
Essential for anyone working full-time with computers
This book is incredibly useful. It gives clear information about how computer users can identify repetitive-strain problems and, most importantly, how best to manage and resolve... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chic Geek
My Bible
If you think that you or somebody you know are suffering with repetitive strain injury/carpal tunnel syndrome/painful hands and arms neck and upper back then this book could be... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ms. H. Burza
It doesn't hurt to know more...
It's worth knowing as much as possible about this condition.
While the actual writing style of the author leaves nothing to be desired, the information on trigger points,... Read more
While the actual writing style of the author leaves nothing to be desired, the information on trigger points,... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2006
Good overview, but not conclusive
This book follows several people with RSI as they try to find a cure. It contains all of the up-to-date medical information with regard to helping RSI sufferers. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2005
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