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Title: Good books about RSI?
Post by: Chloe on Mon, 19 January 2009, 17:26:28
These two are recommended by the DataHand Community (http://datahandcommunity.org/):
It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! RSI Theory & Therapy for Computer Professionals (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0965510999?tag=levelscom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0965510999&adid=006H20CJWKFKP7SWRV4Z&)
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1572243759?tag=levelscom-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1572243759&adid=137P4YAV3BJ4V6M5S6NJ&)

Has anyone here read either of these?
Title: Good books about RSI?
Post by: lowpoly on Tue, 20 January 2009, 05:44:57
I've read the second one. At least the first part before it goes into the specifics. Good book. I do not have RSI though.

You can read the first chapter online:

http://www.triggerpointbook.com/
Title: Good books about RSI?
Post by: Chloe on Tue, 20 January 2009, 18:14:22
Quote from: lowpoly;18894
You can read the first chapter online:

http://www.triggerpointbook.com/


Thanks, lowpoly. I think I will get this book.
Title: Good books about RSI?
Post by: Chloe on Tue, 20 January 2009, 18:15:02
Quote from: webwit;18957
That said, it feels like I have been on holiday and not touched a keyboard in a week - that's when I feel and notice the difference and my hands and fingertips feel great. As a cynic towards products that promise anti-RSI ergonomics (the field is too young) this was a great surprise.


I really want to try the DataHand now. Your recent comments about it have changed my mind. :) I wish they could be hired.
Title: Good books about RSI?
Post by: djones on Tue, 20 January 2009, 21:50:38
I've read the first book, Its not Carpal Tunnel (even though in my case it was, at least partially). I recommend it, along with the books by John E. Sarno; but honestly, they are not substitutes for actual hand therapists and chiropractors.