Secret Dangers of Successful Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Surgery should be a last resort for dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but even if it’s “successful”, there are post-surgery dangers and complications to be aware of.
My New Nemesis: Plants vs. Zombies
I have a weakness for video games, and the latest one that’s grabbed hold of my imagination is “Plants vs. Zombies”, an incredibly addictive stategy game. But it requires a LOT of point-and-click action. So fair warning: If you have problems with your hands, stay away from Plants vs. Zombies.
The NoHands Mouse: Look Ma – No Hands!
The NoHands Mouse is an interesting and innovative foot-operated mouse that consists of two separate pedals. One pedal operates the pointer, while the other is used for button clicking.
What About Herbal and Nutritional Treatments?
Over two years ago Judy experienced tingling and numbness in her right hand, and her search for relief led her to herbal supplements. Read her story here.
How Common is Trigger Finger?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most widely recognized form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), but Trigger Finger is catching up fast, becoming all too common among society and affecting the youth and elderly in ever-increasing numbers.
The RSI Blahs – Can Exercise Help?
Everyone who lives with a chronic condition has days when everything seems to fall apart, when the struggle seems too much to bear, when the pain and the stress of coping is just soul-crushingly oppressive. Improving your physical fitness can help.
Employers Must Do More To Prevent RSI
In the UK, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is calling for legislation to both encourage and enforce measures to prevent and reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) among workers.
RSI Exercises Video
David Kuckhermann of framedrums.net shares a video podcast of some simple exercises he uses to help prevent repetitive strain injuries, a big issue with musical instruments, and drums in particular.
Wore Out My IMAK Smart Glove
This is a review of the IMAK SmartGlove, a glove-like device with a built-in wrist rest, and a similar product called the Computer Glove. Both are highly recommended.
Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Bronson Arroyo’s Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo is suffering from a rather severe case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and it has forced him to make changes in his lifestyle: no autographs, no guitar playing, poor pitching.
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