RSI Educational Sites
The following are a few web sites that provide material to educate you about Repetitive Strain Injury, as well as the many specific conditions related to RSI:
- About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- An article from About.com that discusses carpal tunnel syndrome, including physiology of the wrist, causes of carpal tunnel syndrome, symptoms, diagnosis and testing, treatment options, and prevention methods.
- Active Release Techniques
- Active Release Techniques is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- The mission of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) is to advance the science and practice of hand surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. Their site contains authoritative information on common hand conditions, and help in finding a qualified hand surgeon.
- American Society of Hand Therapists
- The American Society of Hand Therapists is an international professional society that advances the specialty of hand therapy through communication, education, research and the establishment of clinical standards. Their site features info on common hand problems, as well as a searchable directory of hand therapists.
- American TOS Association
- Providing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome information, advocacy, communication and future research, bringing hope to thousands of forgotten patients, and giving support to physicians who take on this difficult condition.
- Carpal Tunnel Master
- Hilma Volk, who has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 1991, developed numbness in her overworked hands, and the stretches she learned in massage school weren’t helping enough, so she developed her own techniques for self-massage, and as she says, “the results were INSTANT, and now I teach them to you.” Hilma now offers her techniques, through text and video, on her web site.
- Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Terry Roberts wrote this downloadable eBook that tells you “everything you need to know about CTS causes, treatments, exercises and therapy”. It provides a solid foundation to help you understand what’s going on with your hands, why you’re feeling pain, and what you can do about it.
- Deborah Quilter’s “RSIhelp.com”
- Deborah Quilter’s RSIhelp.com offers extensive and valuable advice about preventing and managing RSI. Deborah Quilter is the author of “The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book” and coauthor of “Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User’s Guide.”
- e-Hand
- The electronic textbook of hand surgery, explaining common hand problems in plain English, with detailed diagrams, but no gory pictures. Provides a lot of information for diagnosing and treating your own hand-related problems.
- 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.
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- “Repetitive motion injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. All of these disorders are made worse by the repetitive actions of daily living.” This article from eMedicine.com provides information about the causes of RSI, symptoms, medical care, and treatment.
- RSI Hazards Handbook
- This e-book discusses risk assessment, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Repetition Strain Injury. “Although we hope that the handbook will provide useful information for those unfortunate enough to be suffering RSI already, the emphasis throughout the book is on prevention. We have aimed to provide practical information to empower workers to organise and take action in their own workplace to ensure that their employer makes it RSI-free.”
- RSIRescue.com
- A web site from Jack Bellis & Suparna Damany, authors of “It’s Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: RSI Theory & Therapy for Computer Professionals”.
- Safe Computing Tips
- Helps you be more comfortable and productive while using your computer with ergonomic tips and guidelines for safety and injury prevention while working at your office or home.
- Self Care For RSI
- This website is devoted to helping you recover from Repetitive Strain Injury. On this site you will find comprehensive information about restoring your hands, arms, neck and shoulders back to a more normal state. From Sharon Butler.
- Sports Touch
- The Montgomery Method for repetitive strain injuries for the arm, wrist, hand and back. A system of self-administered, corrective exercises that allows you to follow a non-surgical, drug free program to restore the body’s muscles to a state of function and freedom from pain.
- Tendinosis.org
- Check out tendinosis.org if you’ve been told that you have tendinosis, chronic tendinitis, chronic tendinopathy, or a chronic tendon injury. This website should help you understand the current state of research into the etiology and treatment of these injuries.
- The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
- This web site provides a systematic guide to all Alexander Technique information and resources – both on and off the Internet. The Alexander technique is a way of learning how you can get rid of harmful tension in your body.
- The Hand Center
- The Hand Center is a group of Houston-based hand surgeons specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment. Their site discusses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms and treatment options.
- The R.S.I. Page
- An overview of RSI symptoms & prevention, with a list of RSI-related books and RSI web links.
- Typing Injury FAQ
- The Typing Injury FAQ (frequently asked questions) is an educational site, provided by the CTD Resource Network, Inc., containing a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), resources for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description of assistive products to reduce injury risk and symptoms.
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