RSI info links

[Jo*mar]

The TOS forum sticky has some RSI info links and many of the self help and ergo ideas will be of help too.

TOS sticky thread link-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=84

[Jo*mar]

R.S.I. page
http://eeshop.unl.edu/rsi.html

Harvard RSI Action
RSI Action is a student group providing preventative education about RSI to the general public and to students at Harvard. It also provides advocacy and support for Harvard students with RSI.
-Kevin Williams, Vice President, Harvard RSI Action
Disclaimer: This web page is written and maintained by students. We are not doctors, and do not have any medical training. While every attempt is made to keep this page up-to-date with the best medical advice we have received, it is not a substitute for obtaining professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While it is sometimes difficult to find doctors with knowledge and experience with RSI, this should never prevent you from seeing a doctor. Finding a doctor with the proper experience is well worth the effort.
http://www.rsi.deas.harvard.edu/

WARNING SIGNS OF REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (RSI)
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) can affect the neck, shoulders, upper back, upper arm, elbows, forearms, wrists, thumbs or fingers. Warning signs of RSI can appear in any of those areas.
http://www.rsihelp.com/warning.shtml

RSI-Relief
http://www.rsi-relief.com/

A Glossary of Common RSI Terminology
http://www.albionresearch.com/astopnow/rsi_terms.php

RSI Action
Boston-area support
http://www.rsiaction.org/

http://www.stat.rice.edu/~cscott/rsi.html##menu


Try the Ergonomics Workstation Setup Tool
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/Wrkstn_Ergo_Tool/ErgoTool_2.swf
See Approved Ergonomic Equipment/ Products
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/wkstn_equipprods.html
Use PC Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/PDFs/PC_KEYBOARD_SHORTCUTS.pdf
Use Macintosh Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/PDFs/PC_KEYBOARD_SHORTCUTS.pdf


This checklist can help you create a safe and comfortable computer workstation. You can also use it in conjunction with the purchasing guide checklist. A "no" response indicates that a problem may exist. Refer to the appropriate section of the eTool for assistance and ideas about how to analyze and control the problem.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/checklist.html


Positioning or using your computer improperly can lead to various injuries, from the short term discomfort of headaches to potentially debilitating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
HealthyComputing.com™ has assembled the world's foremost experts to provide unbiased information on computer-related health and safety. Developed through the joint efforts of nearly a dozen leading ergonomists, physicians, and physical therapists, HealthyComputing.com™ is the premier source for office ergonomics.
http://www.healthycomputing.com/
Wrist Splints & Gloves article
http://www.healthycomputing.com/articles/publish/news/Wrist_Splints_Gloves.shtml

[bizi]

here are some great examples of stretches:
http://ergocise.com/wrists.html
bizi

[hairdresser]

http://www.uswa.ca/program/content/overview_sub.php?modules_ID=428&modules2_ID=428

http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/030812/d030812b.htm

http://www.execulink.com/~osstf11/EMO4-3/EMO4-3-RSI.htm

http://www.selfcare4rsi.com/what-are-rsis.html

http://www.iwh.on.ca/media/RSI.php

[hairdresser]

http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/wn15/wn15-2/wn15-211.html

Cumulative trauma disorders and carpal tunnel syndrome: Sorting out the confusion

http://www.pulsus.com/PLASTICS/03_04/maho_ed.htm

Generally, CTDs result from a combination or all of the following factors occurring simultaneously:

http://www.darcor.com/library_ergo_ctd.htm

Resources for 'Cumulative Trauma Disorders'

http://toby.library.ubc.ca/sutherland/top_level.cfm?top=1&id=2489

[hairdresser]

http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/18/14/01.html


Repetitive strain injuries
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourview/2007/02/repetitive_strain_injuries.html


Keith Eric Grant, Ph.D.
Move Your Anatomy


http://www.ramblemuse.com/massage_today/mt_0208.html
Thoracic outlet syndrome, general information

http://www.elib.gov.ph/edatabase/elibgetdb.php/http/supportforms.epnet.com/eit/emr/record.asp?an=115626&search=Carpal+++++++++++tunnel+syndrome&page=1

[hairdresser]

What is a Repetitive Strain Injury?
http://www.activerelease.ca/3_RepStrain.html


Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy
http://www.ovphysio.com/injuries/rsi.htm

Dr. Lamb. com, Rsi
http://www.drlamb.com/repetitive_strain_injuries.htm

[thursday]

I have checked out MANY MANY books from the library and I really like Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Strain Injuries by Sharon Butler.
It breaks down everything in easy terms: the problem area/ appropriate stretches, occupation/ what kind of exercises you should do in order to ward off injuries, and most importantly: how it should feel when you are doing these stretches and exercises.

A++

[fern]

I have checked out MANY MANY books from the library and I really like Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Strain Injuries by Sharon Butler.
It breaks down everything in easy terms: the problem area/ appropriate stretches, occupation/ what kind of exercises you should do in order to ward off injuries, and most importantly: how it should feel when you are doing these stretches and exercises.

A++

The book you like is listed on this website (also on post above)
http://www.selfcare4rsi.com/

I think the selfcare program for TOS is excellent. Well worth the money! And there are other programs for many other RSI injuries.

[ihtos]

http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Sciences/LifeScience/GeneralBiology/Physiology/Humanbody/Muscle%20Menu/The%20Shoulder/Pectoralisminor/Pectoralisminor.html

http://deeptissue.com/articles/pecminor.html

http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/thoracic_outlet

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17398059&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsP anel.Pubmed_RVDocSum