Question: I’m just a new reader of this group. I’ve been suffering from RSI since the beginning of February and have just returned to work after having a month off resting. I’ve had various tests to make sure nothing is … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Repetitive Strain Injury
Question: What? No swimming? Then how am I supposed to get any exercise? Walking when the weather is decent, I suppose, but that isn’t very often in London and anyway it doesn’t do much for the all-important upper body. More … Continue reading
Question: I have had RSI/tendinitis in my left hand/arm and neck caused by typing for the last eight years on and off but for the past eight months it has got considerably worse. I have now been off work for … Continue reading
Question: I Have RSI – Teno both hands, Chronic Bursitis and two Frozen Shoulders. For the last 8 years I have woken most mornings with that ‘gone to sleep, tingly and at it’s worst no sensation at all feeling’ in … Continue reading
Question: Is the usual position of the keyboard, i.e. horizontal in front on the desk, actually a desirable position or is it just a hangover from mechanical typewriters? Answer: In general, body joints like to operate in mid-range. Thus, despite … Continue reading
Question: There are a lot of institutions that are dealing with the prevention of RSI, the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment has set up a special website with information about RSI. A lot of employers are buying pause … Continue reading
Question: I went back to rheumatologist today and he says that as the cortisone jab did not work. I don’t have arthritis?! It is now upper limb disorder. Am I an RSI member now? What can you tell me about … Continue reading
Question: Does anyone know of any good sites for health and safety at work while typing? Answer: http://www.e-stretch.net/ provides Yoga stretch breaks especially designed for those who work at keyboards. There are stretches for the wrists and hands, the shoulders, … Continue reading
Question: Has anyone tried homeopathic treatments-specifically rhus tox for tenosynovitis/tendonitis? Answer 1: I’ve taken a homeopathic remedy but not for RSI. it was for a bad sinus headache. A pharmacist who knew about homeopathy suggested it and advised on the … Continue reading
Question: Has anyone any info on this growing WRULD? Sonographers are health care a professional who are increasingly at risk of neck/shoulder and arm RSI’s little is published in this country though the US is beginning to address the problem.. … Continue reading