The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book - Softcover

Quilter, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595522289 ISBN 13: 9780595522286

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

More than 15 million people are affected by repetitive strain injury (RSI)-a condition that includes carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, and muscle pain caused by continually repeating small hand movements. RSI affects people in hundreds of occupations and activities, such as using a computer keyboard or mouse, playing a musical instrument, or working with hand-operated equipment and tools.If you or someone you know suffers from RSI, The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book is an important step toward knowledge and, ultimately, relief. Deborah Quilter, who herself has RSI, has assembled resources and advice from leading RSI experts. Her comprehensive and groundbreaking guide to recovery includes:the best treatment and therapy options, both conventional and complementarytechniques to minimize the risk of further injury and help restore comfort and mobilitytips on dealing with the emotional effects of RSI, such as job anxiety and depressionpersonal stories of successful rehabilitation The Repetitive Strain Injury Book is an effective, compassionate blueprint for managing symptoms, avoiding flare-ups, and resuming a happy, active lifestyle.

About this title

About the Author

Deborah Quilter lectures, conducts RSI consultations, and writes a monthly ergonomics column for Computer Currents. Her articles have appeared in national magazines, including Good Housekeeping and Fitness. She is the coauthor of Repetitive Strain Injury: a Computer User?s Guise (with Emil Pascarelli, M.D.) and lives in New York City. Robert E. Markinson, M.D., author of the foreword, is a celebrated hand surgeon, Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California- San Francisco, and cofounder of the UCSF?s Health Program for Performing Artists.

From Booklist

Use of the hands is of crucial importance in daily life. This book explores the physical, psychological, and economic realities of long-term repetitive-strain injury (RSI) to the upper extremity, a topic on which Quilter conducts workshops and has published previously. A foreword by a hand surgeon claims that RSI is reaching epidemic proportions, due to "poor tool design and the increasingly repetitive nature of many jobs," particularly computer work. Since injury happens over months and years, it is often difficult to diagnose and treat, let alone find a practitioner able to help. Quilter charts the stages of injury, the often arduous paths to recovery, medical treatments available, self-help techniques (including relaxation and stress relief), proper posture and daily exercise, and how to protect the hands during home and work tasks. Ergonomic tips for common work-related situations, such as computer use, handwriting, and playing musical instruments, are covered. The author concludes with guidance on changing or creating careers. Penny Spokes

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595522289
• ISBN 13: 9780595522286
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 260