21. FAQ For The Repetitive Strain Injury UK Mailing List The Repetitive Strain Injury Association (RSIA). The RSI Association provides information, support and advice to people with repetitive strain injuries. http://www.rsi-uk.org.uk/FAQ.html

Home Resources FAQ Contact Us About This Site FAQ This is the FAQ for the RSI-UK mailing list. The initial version of the FAQ was written mostly by Douglas Hall in May 1999. Since then there have been a few additions and amendments, but at present (12/06/2000) the FAQ is not being maintained or regularly posted or updated. However, most of the information in it should still be valid. As most people who will be reading this FAQ will have got RSI through keyboard use, the information and advice is angled towards this set of sufferers. However most of the information/advice will apply to people with RSI from other causes. Advice given on the internet is no substitute for expert medical advice. Always consult your GP. Contents What is the RSI-UK list? What is discussed on the RSI-UK list? How do I subscribe to the the RSI-UK list? How do I unsubscribe to the RSI-UK list? ... Where can I find out more about RSI? What is the RSI-UK list? RSI-UK is a mailing list for the discussion of RSI from a UK perspective. The list is primarily intended for use by people living in the UK who either have RSI problems themselves, or are caring for someone with RSI, or are concerned that they may be developing RSI. What is discussed on the RSI-UK list?

22. The Body At Work - Workplace Wellness Seminars California company providing information on seminars offered to computer users on ergonomic issues, such as repetitive strain injuries and computer vision syndrome. http://www.thebodyatwork.com/

about The Body at Work workplace wellness seminars self-help workshops individual analysis ... contact us A holistic approach to preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries and Computer Vision Syndrome The Body at Work offers hands-on wellness seminars on ergonomics and body mechanics for computer users, as well as individual workstation evaluations. We help you prevent repetitive strain injury by training you to adjust your movement habits and workstation setup and to support your body with comfort and ease. Our classes are interactive and fun! Corporate groups can schedule seminars in their workplace, and individuals can attend workshops throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Individual workstation assessments are available in both business and home offices. Benefits... We can help you: Prevent back and shoulder pain, and repetitive strain injuries (like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis) Alleviate headaches and eyestrain Feel more alive, alert, and healthy at work Save money by reducing costly workers' compensation expenses Comply with CalOSHA's ergonomics standards and with OSHA health and safety requirements Did you know...?

23. Your Search: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome repetitive strain injuries Tennis / Golfers Elbow Performance Enhancement FLEXTEND Brochure repetitive strain injuries BR Or, How to take better care of your http://www.i-une.com/cgi-bin/meta/search.cgi?lang=en&keywords=Repetitive Str

24. Webreference.com: Repetitive Strain Injuries - The Hidden Cost Of Computing repetitive strain injuries The Hidden Cost of Computing. I ended up in the emergency room and found that I probably had an RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). http://webreference.com/rsi.html

WebRef Sitemap Experts Tools ... articles / rsi Repetitive Strain Injuries - The Hidden Cost of Computing Table of Contents Developer News Group Drafts First Spec for 3D CAD Introduction What is RSI? ... Bibliography Introduction So there I was at my Mac, typing away at the Great American Novel. I was nursing my third bourbon, my contact was late, and my wisdom tooth was acting up again. A hush fell over the bar as a stunning blond appeared. Every eye in the place followed her. She swayed her hips suggestively as she sidled up to me at the bar. As casually as I could, I glanced her way. I clinked the ice in my glass - twice. I knew my contact's name was Alex, but I didn't realize "he" was a "she."; This changes everything, I thought. Suddenly a sharp, searing pain shot up my right arm. I completely forgot about Alex and her troubles and concentrated on mine. I clutched my arm, massaged it a bit, and kept on typing (mistake). I ended up in the emergency room and found that I probably had an RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). The doctor prescribed ice packs, rest, and a double dose of Aleve. Since that fateful day in late December last year, I've learned a lot about RSI. I've seen a specialist, undergone physical therapy, and have improved to the point where I can type for short periods. I'd like to share what I've learned, in the hope that you can avoid the same experience.

25. Codevox Programming by voice for Visual Basic. Software to write code using speech recognition for programmers with repetitive strain injuries. http://www.codevox.com/

Codevox programming-by-voice software is no longer available. For any matters related to Codevox email david.jeschke at pobox.com. The VoiceCoder FAQ is no longer hosted here. See the VoiceCoder Yahoo Group for the most up-to-date information. Thank you!

26. Ergonosoft RSICover Software - Prevention Of RSI/Repetitive Strain Injuries Software that prevents repetitive strain injuries when working on the computer for healthy and comfortable computing. http://www.ergonosoft.com/

About Us Features FAQ Help ... Links Welcome to RSICover The comprehensive ergonomic software to prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries for comfortable computing and performance RSICover is the ergonomic software assist tool proven through experiments to prevent and reduce repetitive strain injuries which result from computer use. This program provides an integrated break reminders and stretches for computer users, with break interval and exercise manager. Break interval is set up with computer usage time, keystrokes, mouse clicks, and mouse moves, as well as break time at timer settings. Exercises are set up for monitoring of discomfort levels at exercise manager. RSICover also provides management and support tools at general settings for monitoring individual computer use. This is an unique software package available for the prevention of fatigue, stress, and pains at the computer in company, organization, home, and school. Ergonosoft, Inc., the ergonomist behind the product, is highly activated at implementing successful user interactive programs using RSICover within many simulators.

27. Musicians And Injuries are a special risk group for repetitive motion injuries. Sizable percentages of them develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other repetitive strain injuries A SelfCare Program http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/music.html

Musicians and Injuries Books Tapes Maybe it's a nagging ache in your thumbs, every time you practice at the piano. Perhaps there have been long rehearsals for that crucial recital, and now you notice stabbing pains in your forearms. Or you find yourself struggling with hands that have become increasingly clumsy, or numb. It may be that you are even waking up at night with pain in your arms, or your back, or your neck. Well, it's just a part of being a serious musician, right? And after all, you can't stop practicing - there's too much at stake, and music is your very life! Does this sound familiar? Instrumental musicians are a special risk group for repetitive motion injuries. Sizable percentages of them develop physical problems related to playing their instruments; and if they are also computer users, their risks are compounded and complicated. My own computer-induced tendinitis was very much aggravated by my guitar and violin playing and did not begin to improve until I stopped all playing for several months. Instrumental injuries often include the same conditions experienced from computer overuse Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendinitis, Bursitis

28. Stretch Break Home Stretch Break helps increase circulation, relieve tension, boost energy level, and help guard against repetitive strain injuries (RSI). 95/98/NT/2000/XP http://www.paratec.com/

Software to prevent RSIs document.write(""+doClock("D1","%20","M1","%20","Y0")+""); Para Technologies 3273 Indiana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-546-8619 Fax: 714-546-4607 stretch@paratec.com Awards Para Technologies has won the ninth annual SIAF People's Choice Award for Stretch Break. Named the "Best Hobby or Personal Interest Program" by end-users who download software from the Internet's three largest download sites (zd.net, c-net.com, and tucows.com). Feeling stiff and sore because of your computer use? Stretch Break reminds you to stretch. Then shows you how! Download full-featured 10 day evaluation version 5.8 of Stretch Break PRO NEW! V ersion 5.8 Introduces extended stretches.** Latest features include: O ptional reminder placement 6 new Standing Stretches Smart Timer Music during stretches Control of sequence of stretches ErgoHints Customizable sound files Thumbnail sketches of each stretch

29. Repetitive Strain Injuries: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms Read . Tips Workstation Setup . Dialog Workplace Safety . Proposed OSHA standard . Special Packages . repetitive strain injuries. Defining repetitive strain injuries and tennis elbow. repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are cumulative http://www.ergooutfitters.com/html/carpal.shtml

Home Wristrests Footrests Keyboard Systems ... Ergonomic Accessories Read: Tips: Workstation Set-up Dialog: Workplace Safety Proposed OSHA standard Special Packages ... Repetitive Strain Injuries Defining Repetitive Strain Injuries Repetitive strain injuries are diagnosed as conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tendonitis and tennis elbow. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are cumulative, developing over a period of time. These painful conditions are a result of performing the same task in the same range of motion over and over without taking precautionary measures. Repetitive strain injuries affect men and women of all age groups. Most repetitve strain injuries are conditions that can be prevented. Repetitve strain injuries are on the rise. Below, the statistics provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are presented. Remember these reflect only the number of cases which have been reported. Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: ================================================ Year # of RSI cases % of all illnesses ================================================ 1978 20,200 14% 1979 21,900 15% 1980 23,200 18% 1981 23,000 18% 1982 22,600 21% 1983 26,700 25% 1984 37,700 28% 1985 37,000 30% 1986 45,500 33% 1987 72,900 38% 1988 115,300 48% 1989 146,900 52% 1990 185,400 56% ================================================ (Source: Pinsky, Mark A., The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book, Warner Books, 1993, pg. 144.)

30. Repetitive Strain Injury repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). More workers are injured using a computer keyboard in the US than any other tool for the workplace. . Introduction. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/law/it/RSI/rsi.htm

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) "More workers are injured using a computer keyboard in the US than any other tool for the workplace." Introduction Please read these notes carefully. RSIs can be extremely nasty conditions if ignored, but much can be done to protect yourself before they get to that stage. If you experience any of the symptoms below or if any of the resources on this page make you think you might have an RSI, you should take immediate action. Tingling or burning sensations in the hands, wrists or arms Persistently stiff or tense shoulders or back Unusual but persistent tiredness, discomfort, or inability to concentrate The list is in no way definitive, so please take care to read some or all of the resources listed below as well. Guidelines for Healthy Typing Perform stretching exercises before sitting down to the keyboard. Break long spells at the keyboard every 15 or 20 minutes . Move around and perform stretching exercises during these breaks. Mammoth sessions on that overdue essay or article are a high-risk activity Avoid dehydration.

31. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms And Repetitive Strain Injury Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; repetitive strain injuries; Tennis / Golfers Elbow; Performance Enhancement. FLEXTEND Brochure in PDF Format (122Kb) Print it Now! http://www.repetitive-strain.com/

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32. Ergo-Medics: Ergonomic, Safety And Health Products. Products to address repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome, such as keyboards, gelsoaked compression bandages, and computer mouse extenders. http://ergo-medics.com/

E RGONOMIC P RODUCTS O NE- S TOP S HOPPING R ESOURCE! E LIMINATE C ARPAL T UNNEL S YNDROME ( CTS ) AND R EPETITIVE S TRAIN I NJURIES ( RSI'S F OREVER FLE X TEND COLDFLEX THE BACK SEAT ERGOMAGIC KEYBOARD ERGOREST The Ergonomic Products Available on Ergo-Medics Can Help Prevent and Rehabilitate the Symptoms Associated with the Following Injuries and Disorders. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): Compression of the median nerve by swollen tendons in the wrist. Tenosynovitis: Pain and swelling of the tendon and its sheath, especially in the hand or wrist. Tendonitis: Pain and swelling of the tendons.

33. MIT's RSI Information Page What is an RSI? repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are injuries involving damage to muscles, tendons and nerves caused by overuse or misuse. http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/rsi/

Welcome To MIT's RSI Information Page What is an RSI? Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are injuries involving damage to muscles, tendons and nerves caused by overuse or misuse. They most commonly affect the hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, back, or neck. Unlike strains and sprains, which usually result from a single incident (called acute trauma), repetitive strain injuries develop slowly over time; thus, they are also called Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) or Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD). Who is at risk? The majority of RSIs are related to computer use, though other repetitive work tasks, such as pipetting and heavy lifting, as well as hand-intensive sports and hobbies such as knitting or playing a musical instrument, can cause or aggravate an RSI. Working at a computer puts you at risk for an RSI because part of your body is held in a static posture while other parts move incessantly. Both static postures and constant activity can cause first microscopic and then macroscopic damage to biologic tissues. If allowed to progress, an RSI can develop into a permanent disability. Any combination of the following factors can lead to an RSI: Repetition: The repetition of small, rapid movements, such as keying or mousing, for long concentrated hours.

34. Physical & Sports Therapy Tailored therapy for sports, work related injuries, rehabilitation. Treatment for frozen shoulders and repetitive strain injuries. http://www.robpricesportstherapy.com/

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35. Compuhealth Offers solutions for the prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other computer related repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). http://www.compuhealth.com/

Home About Compuhealth Software for computer injury prevention Corporate ... Testimonials Bring your most difficult patients! The Harwin Clinic is An Opportunity For You to fill in the gaps that you have been missing in your approach to treatment. Click here to learn more. Compuhealth Solutions for the Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injuries R eliance on computers in the workplace has resulted in a virtual epidemic of injury to workers who perform intensive computer work. These injuries, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injuries or RSI 's , have emerged as the number one occupational hazard of the 90's and now in the millennium. Carpal Tunnel, headaches, stress, eyestrain, thoracic outlet syndrome, shoulder, neck, back, wrist, and elbow pain are just some of the injuries that are commonly seen with improper computer work habits. CompuHealth provides solutions to these types of computer-related injuries This is accomplished with specific solutions which utilizes ergonomic assessment and treatment protocols to help prevent these types of injuries from occurring through: The Healthy Computing Book: The first book of its kind

36. New Page 1 disabling soft tissue injuries are often referred to as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but, unfortunately, CTS is just one of many repetitive strain injuries. http://www.geocities.com/la_rsi/

"I never believed in RSI until I got it." RSI sufferer HOME - Site Map Meetings Schedule Success Stories Erik's Story ... Contact LA RSI Next Meeting May 15, 2004: These changes will have repercussions in nearly all aspects of the workers' compensation system and will not only impact those injured after January 2004, but will impact those injured BEFORE January 2004 as well because some provisions are RETROACTIVE . If you have questions, please join us for our meeting. DO YOU BELIEVE IN RSI? WE NEED YOUR HELP! LA RSI has gotten involved in the workers' compensation reform battle and has developed community outreach projects. We are seeking volunteers who can donate even a little bit of time to help us expand our presence in the community. Please contact us at (818) 753-2836 or asklarsi@yahoo.com This is the home page of the LA RSI Support Group. We feature information about our meetings and about RSI (repetitive strain injury). These potentially disabling soft tissue injuries are often referred to as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but, unfortunately, CTS is just one of many repetitive strain injuries. Hopefully you'll inform yourself about RSI so that it doesn't 'happen' to you. If you're already having problems, please don't ignore them and hope they'll go away. Learn what steps you can take to prevent further damage to your irreplaceable hands and arms. The LA RSI Support Group can be contacted at asklarsi@yahoo.com

37. LA RSI - Workers' Comp & Related Topics Think about all this for a minute. This is your chance to get well and the healing process with repetitive strain injuries is a VERY slow one. http://www.geocities.com/la_rsi/wclegal.html

var PUpage="76001073"; var PUprop="geocities"; Workers' Comp and Related Topics "As one speaker put it at a Sacto demo I attended a number of years ago in language I'll never forget "I'm living on $140 a week for permanent disability benefits and my employer's lawyer is getting more than that in an hour!" Kinda puts things in perspective." Joan Lichterman, founder of the East Bay RSI Support Group Home Site Map Meetings Schedulle Success Stories ... Treatment Options Worker's Comp - Support Groups Contact LA RSI SOME LEGAL LINKS GOVERNMENT LINKS ... RELATED LINKS (for workers, by workers) URGENT! If you're in Calfornia and currently have, or have had, a Workers' Comp case, please visit the RAND Institute for Civil Justice website . There is something YOU can do to make things better for injured workers in CA. Please see the letter which we received from them. Please visit our new FIGHT BACK! page to learn of some ways that YOU can get involved in changing the CA workers comp system to more adequately serve the injured worker. Don't feel helpless - FIGHT BACK! You feel terrible; you're in pain and you're worried because your ability to do your job is threatened by your injuries. All the other problems that come about as the result of having an RSI are bothering you also. But wait - you've just begun to suffer! You're about to enter

38. Links To Office Safety Related Sites Information on how to set up the computer workstation to minimize eye strain, muscle aches and repetitive strain injuries. http://www2.umdnj.edu/eohssweb/office.htm

Links to Office Safety Related Sites Search the site EOHSS Home Page EOHSS Directory EOHSS Newark ... Forms Index Ergonomics/Repetitive Strain Injuries Indoor Air Quality Office Health and Safety Ergonomics /Repetitive Strain Injuries (top) The use of computers in the office setting may cause eye strain, muscle aches and repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. These sites have information on how to set up the computer workstation to minimize these problems. EOHSS Guide and Tips For Computer Users - This guide provides information on the health issues associated with computer use, work practices and recommendations on how to make your workstation more ergonomically designed. A list of furniture and accessories that meet the University's criteria for computer workstations is included to save you time identifying and researching ergonomically designed furniture. You can also perform your own workstation evaluation using the online checklist or you can request an evaluation from EOHSS. NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program (PEOSH) Video Display Terminal Guidelines, 1992

39. Repetitive Strain Injuries - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home musculoskeletal disorders repetitive strain injuries repetitive strain injuries. GuitarBase ArticlesRSI Prevention of repetitive strain injuries. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/musculoskeletal-disorders/repetitive-strain-inju

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... musculoskeletal disorders > repetitive strain injuries Repetitive Strain Injuries Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Message Boards Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Shop for Ergonomic Aids Shop for Products Musculoskeletal Disorders/Sprains and Strains ... Occupational Health and Safety/Ergonomics Message Boards and Online Support Groups: iVillage.com - The Women's Network Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Repetitive Strain Injuries Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Avoiding Repetitive Stress Injuries Web page which explains how the Alexander Technique can help.

40. NHS Direct Online | Self-Help Guide | Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) (Tendonit NHS Direct SelfHelp Guide entry on repetitive strain injuries (RSI) (Tendonitis) including description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/selfhelp/conditions/rsi/rsi.asp

Home Health encyclopaedia BestTreatments website Self-help guide ... Other links NHS Direct - self-help guide Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) (Tendonitis) The explosion in computers has brought with it an increase in the number of repetitive strain injuries, which are commonly associated with the wrists and fingers. In truth there were always a large number of people suffering from this often distressing and even debilitating condition. Musicians, particularly string instrumentalists, are well recognised to be at risk. Other occupations such as carpenters, electricians and nurses can suffer from tendon injury through repetitive movement. Symptoms It's not that difficult to tell if you have RSI. Generally, the pain gets steadily worse as the day goes on. During your days off the pain eases, only to come back again when you return to work. As the condition progresses you may find it difficult to move a finger, hand or arm. In severe cases it may progress to tenosynovitis and you will feel a crackling sensation as you move a joint. It may even stick in one place, only to suddenly move as you try harder to move it. Causes Tendons move inside a lubricated sheath not unlike a bicycle brake cable. Either from injury or repetitive movement, the tendon becomes inflamed and moves as if it were 'rusty' and in need of oil. Worse still, this movement further inflames the sheath, which tightens onto the tendon, causing pain. In some severe cases, small islands of bone form in the tendon itself, which can completely obstruct any movement.

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