Repetitive Strain Injuries

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Summary: Very good book
Review: It's a great adjunct to my treatment with my chiropractor. My chiropractor told me that a lot of patients do better when they eat more protein. It wasn't until I happened to open to the page that discussed protein, carbohydrates and insulin (around p.122)that I understood why that is true. The book is helping me to learn more about taking better care of myself during my recovery.

I like the pictures that show me how to do the exercises properly.

The part that seems to need improvement is something like information on the Alexander Technique,and some of the other methods. But things that are familiar to chiropractor such as nutrition and chiropractic methods are excellent in this book.

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Summary: No good
Review: Since I got RSI myself, I've read a number of books on the subject, and of all I've read, this book was at the bottom of the barrel. I'm not saying it is completely without merits, but most of the good advice are available in all other books I've read. I do, however, fail to see advice about meditation and guided imagery as relevant to RSI.

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Summary: Author's summary of Repetitive Strain Injuries
Review: This book is a comprehensive guide for the layperson into the many aspects of repetitive strain injuries. It is divided into five parts. The first being an introduction to anatomical terminology and a discussion on disease states that can mimic an RSI. The second part discusses 15 different forms of RSIs including carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and more. The third part is focused on first aid techniques and an entire chapter is devoted to nutritional guidelines and nutritional supplementation beneficial for reducing RSI symptoms. The fourth part explains 13 different forms of alternative treatments that are successful in healing RSIs. These include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathy, T'ai chi, etc. Finally the fifth part is devoted to rehabilitation from RSIs, including breathing exercises, isometrics, rubber tubing, weight training, and aerobic exercise. This book is meant for the person who wants to avoid medications and surgeries. It is an excellent guide to those who want to use non-invasive alternative healing approaches to allow their bodies to heal quickly and effectively.

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Summary: Alternatives in RSI treatment
Review: This book provides information on RSI that includes alternative treatments, in contrast to (or to complement, I should say) Pascarelli/Quilter's standard-med emphasis. The difficulty in treating RSI has prompted a great deal of interest in alternative therapies.

I think the real strength of what Dr. Tim has written is his emphasis on an interdisciplinary treatment approach. In contrast to consulting a single practitioner who may have limited perspective and treatment preferences, Dr. Tim advocates for a team effort that *includes* standard medical professionals but brings in other practices such as chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and others. Also, I think the book gives a decent basic rundown on the physiology of RSI, and includes good rehab information. While I consider some of the therapies presented here to be very questionable, at a minimum you will learn what each method claims to achieve for you from a writer who is not trying to sell one of them over! the other but hopes to draw something from each.

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Summary: It gives ideas on how to deal with this disability
Review: You actually learn! It gives ideas on how to deal with the disability -- and the psychological part, too. It's a wonderful book!