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Explains how Carpal Tunnel Syndrome--nerve damage in the wrists from performing repetitive tasks--is developed; how computer users, assembly-line workers, and others can reduce the risk of injury; how to recognize symptoms; and more. ... Read more

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If your profession involves working at a computer or a requires repetitive motion then the probability that you will experience an injury is very high. Perhaps you are already experiencing symptoms such as tingling, pain, tightness or numbness in your wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, or back.The good news is that there is a lot you can to do to prevent, eliminate and reduce the possibility of injury. Office Ergonomics is the only book available to offer comprehensive solutions for avoiding and reducing costly, painful, and debilitating injuries. Features:100's of tips for making your workstation comfortable, efficient and for reducing the risk of injury.Causes and treatment of repetitive motion injuries.Positions and setups you must avoid.Fixes that don t work.Behavioral prevention tips.How ergonomics helps.Bonus: Exercises to relieve stress at computer & workstations. ... Read more

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A good book for $10, but doubtful if it is worth more
This book was useful for very general information, however a good bit of the information is freely available elsewhere (e.g. the Internet).The nicest thing about a book like this is that you feel that the knowledge within is more "certified" or more "professional" than the knowledge available online, as it is coming from a professional in the field.
The drawbacks of this book, however, are the poor editing which resulted in numerous typos and grammatical mistakes, giving the book a sloppy appearance.Hence, why I think the book would be worth perhaps $10, but not the full cover price of $14.95.I learned a little bit more than I all ready knew on the subject of carpal tunnel, but the book did not provide enough information as to make me feel that I did not need more resources.It is a fairly decent introduction to the topic of office ergonomics, but it will definitely leave you requiring further literature on the subject in order to gain more knowledge and insight into carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries. ... Read more

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Oregon Health and Sciences Univ., Portland. Comprehensive text on the clinical and pathophysiologic aspects of carpal tunnel syndrome. Includes surgical and nonsurgical treatment and activity/occupation. For neurologists and primary care physicians. Previous edition: c1993. DNLM: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. ... Read more

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In depth study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wow!Reading this was informative and also mind boggling.This is a very good reference guide.This should be in every ergonomic's office.I have been collecting data on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and found this book to bemost helpful. ... Read more

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Do you have:

• Recurrent numbness, pain, or tingling in your fingers, wrist, or hand? Does it persist at night? Can it be "shaken" out?
• A sense of weakness in your hand?
• Loss of feeling of heat or cold in your hand?

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One of the world’s leading authorities on repetitive strain injury tells you how to prevent, treat, and recover from RSI

Living with repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be painful, exasperating, and devastating.If you’ve given up hope that there is any help for your symptoms, if you’ve tried medications, wrist splints, neck braces, and exercises--and have had only temporary relief--this book is for you. Dr. Emil Pascarelli, one of the world’s leading authorities on RSI, offers a comprehensive, prescriptive, practical, and long-awaited sequel to his bestselling Repetitive Strain Injury. You’ll read all about the advances in RSI diagnosis, treatment,and prevention that have occurred since the publication of the previous book. Inside is welcome advice on:

• Recognizing the early signs and risk factors of RSI before they lead to a serious or debilitating condition
• Finding the right doctor, the right diagnosis, and the right treatment
• Preventing RSI using commonsense solutions such as keyboard techniques, posture, and workstation setup
• Employing practical methods to regain the use of muscles, nerves, and tendons that have been damaged by RSI
• Relieving not only the pain but also the emotional stress that so often accompanies RSI
• Following specific warnings for musicians and other at-risk professionals

Because symptoms of RSI are rarely visible, health professionals, employers, and fellow employees often cannot understand what a sufferer of RSI is going through. This book is the best way to understand RSI and learn what you can do about it. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Some RSI-category problems not too well covered
I was hoping for a more complete discourse on Focal Dystonia, which is a pretty common musician's malady. There is some material, but I found a lot more in "Musicophilia" by Oliver Sack.Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded Edition.The resources were pretty good overall, although it's also helpful to serarch the Internet on your own, because so many musicians and others are publishing their personal experiences and describing ways they found to deal with the problem - including what did not work.For instance, I found two guitarists who tried Botox treatment, one of the standard treatments, with very negative results.

Informative
This book covers the scientific and medical knowledge about repetitive strain injury. It discusses the symptoms and causes, and sometimes awareness itself can begin the healing process. It will motivate RSI sufferers to set up ergonomic workstations and to seek medical help when necessary. The book also mentions the emotional factors that can lead to RSI, which is something that not people are aware of.

The reason that I am giving it four stars, is that it does not cover enough treatment options for this condition. Fortunately, many physical therapists are familiar with massage therapy, stretching programs that could help relieve the symptoms. Overall, I think it is a good and informative read, but more research is necessary if someone wants to overcome this condition. Dora Farkas, Author, "The Smart Way to Your Ph.D.:200 Secrets from 100 Graduates"

VERY helpful
A few months after starting a demanding programming job, my hands started hurting.A co-worker recommended an earlier version of this book. Actually, he said, "Leave work, go to the bookstore and buy and read it and don't come back until you finish it."

Pascarelli has a ton of information about RSI in this book, all of which makes sense.His main thesis is that RSI is easy to prevent and hard to cure, and his advice on how to avoid it is excellent.

If your hands are hurting, do like my co-worker said.Get this book right away and read it.

Really excellent
I found this book to be easy to understand and very in depth. After reading it I went to my doctor with questions and I feel I was able to get more out of the expensive visit. Highly recommended.

Not much of specific use to me.
A few good sketches of body parts, but the general information in this book was not of much use to me.I have put the book away, and will not likely look at it again.I think that the money would be better spent on other books of this nature that include more specifics. ... Read more

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Do you have Carpal Tunnel...the tingling...the numbness...and the inability to effectively use your hands?

Do you want to overcome it but don't actually know much about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? If so, then you've found the right book!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Big Problem That Affects A Lot of People

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS) affects more people than you might think. Anyone who uses their hands and fingers a lot at work can get it.

CTS is caused by some kind of compression in the nerves in the wrist. Your nerves, veins, and ligaments all run through the carpal tunnel, and any pressure on the nerves can cause CTS.

Doctors don't really know exactly why it happens, but they have some ideas on who is affected.

The most commonly affected people are those that use their hands a lot, such as in cutting, typing, or anything that uses small hand held tools. Also, people who work in factories or mills can develop carpal tunnel syndrome as well.

The most common symptoms are tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands. You know you have CTS if it wakes you up at night.

Even though doctors don't know exactly what causes it yet, they do have some ideas on how to remedy it...But most people who have CTS don't even know that they have it, much less how to treat it.This means they could be trapped with a condition they don’t know that they can overcome.

The first step to helping yourself, or someone close to you, is to understand what you're dealing with. Then you can begin to understand the different treatment options.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and its treatments are not that complicated.

This book teaches you everything you need to know about CTS.

You'll discover:

- How To Understand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…You must know what you're dealing with before you can actually deal with it.
- How To Diagnose CTS…So you can stop wondering and move forward.
- Non-Surgical Treatments...Get free without any surgery!
- Surgical Treatments...Make wise, informed decisions about your future so you can be pain free.

This is a complete guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a simple, understandable language so that you can easily learn all there is to know about CTS.

Things like:

- Introduction To Carpal Tunnel: The first step to freedom is knowing your condition.
- CTS Symptoms: Simple keys to discovering if you have CTS.
- The Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Find the root of the issue and take care of it!
- Diagnosing CTS: Know what you have so you can start treating it today.
- Non-Surgical Treatments: Be pain free without surgery.
- Alternative Treatments: Several treatment options that are outside the box.
- Avoiding CTS: Even if you don't have it, it's good to know how to avoid it.
- CTS Exercises... Great exercises that can dramatically reduce the effect of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- New Work Habits: Keys to preventing CTS while you work.
- Treatment Effectiveness: Make sure your treatment is working so you can get free!
- Finding A Doctor: Keys to finding a great doctor that will help you get passed CTS
- Surgical Treatments: Make the best decision by having the most information at your disposal.
- Occupational Considerations...Is your job affecting your health?
- If it's not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... How to move forward if it's not CTS.
- Plus much, MUCH MORE!

This just scratches the surface of what is in this book.In a very short time you could be moving towards freedom from CTS.
... Read more

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Using a computer doesn't have to hurt.

Prevent or reverse repetitive stress injuries
Cure carpal tunnel syndrome
End chronic wrist, shoulder, and neck pain
Ease eyestrain
Avoid surgery, drugs, and wrist braces


Using a computer should challenge your mind, not your body.

As computers become a larger part of our daily lives both at work and at home, complaints of painful wrists, sore shoulders, stiff necks, and blurry vision associated with computer use continue to soar.

But the good news is that this chronic pain can easily be prevented or cured without surgery or drugs--or expensive "ergonomic" equipment. There's no need to move your monitor, wear wrist braces, or sit in a specially designed chair.

Instead, Pete Egoscue, using the techniques and principles developed at his renowned clinic, shows you how to keep pointing and clicking for hours--pain free.

You'll learn how to:

Avoid or treat common but debilitating repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
Recognize and remedy problems in posture and movement before they cause pain
Do easy-to-perform exercises at your desk to eliminate chronic hand, wrist, shoulder, back, and neck pain
Quickly and easily correct damaging patterns of motion
And much more
... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

Back pain
Many of us over 60 have chronic lower back pain and these daily maintainence exercises do the trick for me.Easy and you really only need to read 5 of the chapters before starting the maintainence routine.Just the 19 minute floor chair exercise gave me the immediate relief promised.It works for me!!!

Super Fast
The book arrived super fast.It shipped within hours of my payment being accepted.And a few days later, it was in my mailbox.I couldn't ask for anything more.

'Works Like Magic!!!!"
'Pain Free at your PC' is simply AMAZING!! Quite frankly, I have NO IDEA why it works so well but, I am sooo grateful to Pete Esoscue for writing and sharing this information with the rest of us! I had agonizing shoulder, shoulder blade,chest and neck pain for the last several years. The computer only agravated the problem rendering me sometimes in agony just trying to type. Let me tell you that after only THREE sessions of doing the exercises in 'Pain Free at your PC' I don't have any of those pains anymore! I am sleeping soundly every night and feel full of energy and invigorated! Wow, what a relief to know that I don't have to go the surgical route now! If you are in PAIN, do yourself a favor and get this book ASAP! THANK YOU, Pete Esoscue for your amazing talent!!!

Pain Free Indeed
My husband and I have both benefitted from this book.We owned a copy for years that we would loan out to others which we finally ended up giving to a man who has terrible back and neck problems.I would also be interested to try the other Egoscue books and DVDs.
At one point in time my husband had a desk that moved a dozen ways, an ergonomic chair, and a wrist brace on both arms...the resulting back, neck, and arm pain from heavy computer usage was not getting any better.He got this book and, as long as he does the e-cises, he feels great.
We both highly recommend this book.

This is the book you've been looking for!
This is excellent! Easy to read, easy to follow, effective, simple exercises that anyone can do. These really work!Check out his dvd of these exercises too!Egoscue: Pain Free Workout Series Vol. 1 and 2 (2 DVD Set) ... Read more

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Who Else Wants To Know All There Is To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... And Start Enjoying Life Again?

Do you have Carpal Tunnel... the tingling...the numbness...and the inability to effectively use your hands?

Do you want to overcome it... but don't actually know much about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? If so, then you've found the right site!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Big Problem That Affects A Lot of People

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS) affects more people than you might think.

Anyone who uses their hands and fingers a lot at work can get it.

CTS is caused by some kind of compression in the nerves in the wrist.

Your nerves, veins, and ligaments all run through the carpal tunnel, and any pressure on the nerves can cause CTS.

Doctors don't really know exactly why it happens, but they have some ideas on who is affected.

The most commonly affected people are those that use their hands a lot, such as in cutting, typing, or anything that uses small hand held tools.

Also, people who work in factories or mills can develop carpal tunnel syndrome as well.

The most common symptoms are tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands.

You know you have CTS if it wakes you up at night.

Even though doctors don't know exactly what causes it yet, they do have some ideas on how to remedy it...

But most people who have CTS don't even know that they have it, much less how to treat it.

Keys To Overcoming CTS And Enjoying Your Favorite Activities Again

There are many different options for overcoming Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, both surgically and non-surgically.

You only need to know more about CTS.

The first step to helping yourself, or someone close to you, is to understand what you're dealing with.

Then you can begin to understand the different treatment options.

Doctors have pioneered a host of new ways to overcome CTS.

And many of them are non-invasive.

But most people don't know much about CTS...

CTS, and it's treatments, are not that complicated...

But many people just don't know the fundamentals of CTS.

That's why I've written this book, Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I want everyone to know what I've learned about CTS without all the trouble of trying to figure it out themselves.

CTS can take away your favorite activities.

My book can teach you everything you need to know about CTStoday!

You'll discover…

• How To Understand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… You must know what you're dealing with before you can actually deal with it.
• How To Diagnose CTS… So you can stop wondering and move forward.
• Non-Surgical Treatments...Get free without any surgery!
• And a lot more

This is a complete guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and it’s simply called Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I've put everything I know about CTS into simple, understandable language so that you can easily learn all there is to know about CTS . Things like...

• Introduction To Carpal Tunnel: The first step to freedom is knowing your condition.(pages 7-8)
• CTS Symptoms: Simple keys to discovering if you have CTS.(page 8)
• The Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Find the root of the issue and take care of it! (pages 9-12)
• Diagnosing CTS: Know what you have so you can start treating it today. (pages 13-16)
• Alternative Treatments: Several treatment options that are outside the box.(pages 21-23)
• Avoiding CTS: Even if you don't have it, it's good to know how to avoid it. (page 23)
• CTS Exercises... Great exercises that can dramatically reduce the effect of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. (page 19)
• Treatment Effectiveness: Make sure your treatment is working so you can get free! (pages 31-35)
• Finding A Doctor: Keys to finding a great doctor that will help you get passed CTS (page 35)
• Surgical Treatments: Make the best decision by having the most information at your disposal. (pages 36-39)
• Plus much, MUCH MORE! ... Read more

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Start Learning About CTS Today, Its Just One Click Away
This is a complete guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and it’s simply called Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I've put everything I know about CTS into simple, understandable language so that you can easily learn all there is to know about CTS . Things like...

• Introduction To Carpal Tunnel: The first step to freedom is knowing your condition.(pages 7-8)

• CTS Symptoms: Simple keys to discovering if you have CTS.(page 8)

• The Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Find the root of the issue and take care of it! (pages 9-12)

• Diagnosing CTS: Know what you have so you can start treating it today. (pages 13-16)

• Non-Surgical Treatments: Be pain free without surgery. (pages 16-21)

• Alternative Treatments: Several treatment options that are outside the box.(pages 21-23)

• Avoiding CTS: Even if you don't have it, it's good to know how to avoid it. (page 23)

• CTS Exercises... Great exercises that can dramatically reduce the effect of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. (page 19)

• New Work Habits: Keys to preventing CTS while you work. (page 29)

• Treatment Effectiveness: Make sure your treatment is working so you can get free! (pages 31-35)

• Finding A Doctor: Keys to finding a great doctor that will help you get passed CTS (page 35)

• Surgical Treatments: Make the best decision by having the most information at your disposal. (pages 36-39)

• Occupational Considerations... Is your job affecting your health?(page 41-43)

• If it's not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... How to move forward if it's not CTS. (pages 43-45)

•Plus much, MUCH MORE!
... Read more

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This book is a complete guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The author put everything he knows about Carpal Tunnel symptoms and treatments into simple, understandable language so that you can easily learn all there is to know about this disease. Inside the book, you will learn things like...

• An Introduction to Carpal Tunnel: Learn all the basics about Carpal Tunnel.

• Carpal Tunnel Symptoms: How to check simple symptoms and find out yourself if you have Carpal Tunnel.

• Causes of Carpal Tunnel: Find out what the exact causes of CTS are. This will help you better understand this disease and choose the right treatment.

• Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel: Before starting any treatment, you have to make sure you suffer from CTS and not something else.

• Non-surgical Treatments: Find out the non-surgical treatments that are available to you.

• Alternative Carpal Tunnel Treatments: Learn about several alternative treatments that you may find useful.

• How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel: You may not have CTS, but it's good to know how to avoid it.

• Carpal Tunnel Exercises: Learn some great exercises that can dramatically reduce the effects of CTS.

• New Work Habits: Find out how to prevent CTS while you work.

• Treatment Effectiveness: How to make sure your actual treatment is really working so you can get CTS-free!

• Finding a Doctor: Great tips that will help you find a good doctor and effectively treat CTS.

• Surgical Treatments: If you choose or have to go for Carpal Tunnel surgery, here you will find some great information to make sure this is the right thing to do and how to be psychologically prepared for it.

• Occupational Considerations: Is your job the principal cause of your Carpal Tunnel disease?

• If it's not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Learn how to move forward if it's not CTS.

...and much more.

If you have Carpal Tunnel or want to learn more about it, but didn't know where to start, then I encourage you to learn from the author's experience and get started on the right footing. It contains everything you need to know to help you learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. ... Read more

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If you experience chronic pain -- whether in the form of headaches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, or a wide range of other common maladies -- therapeutic magnets can provide you with safe, inexpensive, & effective relief.Here is the first scientifically documented book on magnet therapy (MT) by an unbiased doctor & researcher. Now you too can benefit from this revolutionary approach to relieving chronic pain & discomfort. When combined with a sensible exercise program & a health-enhancing diet, MT can increase your body's resistance to pain & improve your overall fitness & well-being. Includes a comprehensive treatment plan that you can adapt to your individual condition & needs.Amazon.com Review
In general it's hard to trust books that focus on a single nutritional supplement or alternative-medicine therapy; the words breakthrough or miracle in a title are almost red flags saying, "Warning! No objectivity here!" There's no objectivity in The Pain Relief Breakthrough either, but for those interested in magnet therapy--the use of magnets to relieve localized pain--it doesn't matter. This is one of those therapies that have been practiced for centuries and defy any logical or medically sound explanation for how or why they work yet manage to make an impression on many of those who try them. Long rosters of professional athletes swear by magnet therapy. Julian Whitaker acknowledges that it is nearly impossible to prove that magnets work to relieve pain; he just earnestly believes that they do. The Pain Relief Breakthrough, then, gives a road map to those who want to try it. Whitaker and coauthor Brenda Adderly explain the history of magnet therapy, the different ways to use magnets, and how to combine magnet therapy with sound exercise and nutritional principles for a total wellness program. ... Read more

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The Pain Relief Breakthrough: The Power of Magnets
Believe what you want. If you choose to use chemincals rather than your own body to heal itself, that's your choice. I like to stay away from chemicals (i.e. medication). So, this book has helped me in my search for better health.

I used to think magnetic and far infrared stuff was black magic until I read this book. I read this book because medicine did not help.

The concepts in this book are very simple. God created a planet with what we need to live healthily, magnetic engergy being one element. Then we surround ourselves with concrete and metal that blocks the natural engergies, and with electrical appliances that confuses our naturally frequencies, no wonder our health problems increase by leaps and bounds.

It's really all about energy. You eat to get energy, right? Well. OK, I do anyway. But it takes energy to digest food. So, get some instant energy so that your body can use it instantly to protect itself. The magnets have helped me so much I won't live without them now.

The book also mentions the benefits of far infrared. You will need to read "Reverse Aging" by Sang Whang to understand the benefits of that.

I wish I can find a doctor that knows when to apply magnetics, when to prescribe alkaline diet, and when to call for surgery -- combining every form of rememdy appropriately, instead of just prescribing chemicals.

Misleading, generalized, and distorted.
These authors take the reader through a journey in time as well as history to set a foundation for the use of permanent magnets.Included are case studies, testimonials, wild assumptions, and generalities.This readerfelt like he was being conned by a very poor salesman.Some of theinformation may have been correct in it's original context.However, theauthors chose to present only part of the information in a general formatand discount other research which may have contrary information.This is ascary book, it has been a major seller and propaganda machine for companiesand individuals to promote sales of magnetic products at the risk of theindividual. This book has provided two sets of information for thisreader.First is that medical degrees and bibliographical citations do notalways make a credible book.Second, is this book provides a list ofpossible references with actual research information.I do not feel thatall of the information contained in this book is wrong, just misleading,incomplete and distorted. A more complete analysis with bothindications and contraindications for use can be found in "Magnetismand its effects on the living system". by Davis and Rawls.

Helped me start a retailing business
This comprehensive book helped me get the necessary information to start ahome-based business in medical magnets, to give me the information to sellthe products and to be informed myself. A must read in alternative medicaltreatments.

By far the most informative book on Magnet Therapy!
Although we still don't know exactly how magnets work on the human body, we do know that 1) they do work, and 2) they can't hurt.This book does an absolutely fabulous job of enlightening chronic pain sufferers of an alternative, non-invasive, completely safe, effective method of relieving pain.Tell anyone who suffers from discomfort to read this book

Best book I've read on the subject.
Our family and friends have been using products described in this book for almost seven years.There is absolutely no doubt this age-old technology works!I like the simple straight forward approach the author used in explaining the history, applications, and theories on how these products work.We all use products every day, ie fax machines, cellular phones etc. that we don't understand exactly how they work....but they safely get the results we are looking for, and that's what counts.A very enlightening, informative book for anyone desiring a simple, safe, effective, and economical way to deal with some of the discomforts of life. ... Read more

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health” is an alphabetically arranged five-volume set of more than 850 entries written for students and professionals in the field. Topics include body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition, and features appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations.