Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide
by Emil Pascarelli M.D., Deborah Quilter

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Book Review: Recommended by a hand surgeon!
Summary: 5 Stars

I do not wish to give the impression that the medical community is apathetic or indifferent regarding this complex and enigmatic topic. There is still considerable scientific controversy regarding the definition, classification, and pathophysiology of repetitive strain injuries (translation: we don't entirely understand nor agree upon what they are, what to call them, or what exactly causes them). There are several factors which contribute to the development of these conditions. Every patient is a unique individual with unique circumstances (health status, psychological/job satisfaction issues, body habitus, etc.). Therefore, a single comprehensive treatment plan which benefits everybody simply cannot be formulated.

You are not likely to get much help from a physician or surgeon with respect to PREVENTION of repetitive strain injuries. YOU must take the initiative, educate yourself, and change your ergonomic environment and lifestyle. By the time one needs a consultation with a hand surgeon (disclosure statement: I am a fellowship trained orthopaedic hand surgeon), one is usually already up the proverbial creek, hands tingling as they flail away with an inappropriately sized paddle...

Read this book. It is not a panacea (none exists), but it is an excellent place to start.

Summary of Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide

Quilter and Pascarelli also delineate the causes of RSI that are often unconsidered, including being obese, typing while cradling the phone with your shoulder, and having long fingernails. They don't discuss many of the different surgeries used for RSI but instead choose to discuss the various kinds of physical and occupational therapy treatments; acupuncture; stretching; vitamins and nutrition; relaxation techniques, deep tissue massage, and guided visualization. There's also an extensive list of helpful tricks for adapting to living with RSI, from making changes in the kitchen to re-learning how to drive.

This is also the RSI book if you?re looking for information on the psychological ramifications of RSI and how to handle both time off from work and the return to the office.

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