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This digital document is an article from Defense Counsel Journal, published by International Association of Defense Counsels on July 1, 1994. The length of the article is 2349 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Many defendants in repetitive stress injury cases will pay nuisance value settlements rather than face the expense of a trial. Defendants may, however, be able to obtain summary judgments based on statute of limitations theories by following certain steps. Defense attorneys should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the product involved, depose the plaintiff as soon as possible, subpoena the plaintiff's employment, workers' compensation and medical records and inspect the workplace. Defense attorneys armed with all of this evidence should have a good chance of obtaining summary judgment rulings.

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Title: Statutes of limitations and repetitive strain injuries: winning strategies.
Author: Russell Leibson
Publication: Defense Counsel Journal (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1994
Publisher: International Association of Defense Counsels
Volume: 61Issue: n3Page: 399-402

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Chapters: Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Repetitive Strain Injury, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Shoulder Problems, Rotator Cuff Tear, Tennis Elbow, Tendinosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Snapping Hip Syndrome, Stress Fracture, Shin Splints, de Quervain Syndrome, Video Game-Related Health Problems, Gamekeeper's Thumb, Blackberry Thumb, Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, Tendinitis, Golfer's Elbow, Chondromalacia Patellae, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Talusitis, Patellar Tendinitis, Stener Lesion, Achilles Tendinitis, Workrave, Xwrits, Prepatellar Bursitis, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Rsibreak, Little League Elbow, Runner's Toe, Cold Compression Therapy, Lymphangiosclerosis. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 166. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also called keratitis sicca, sicca syndrome, xerophthalmia, dry eye syndrome (DES), or simply dry eyes, is an eye disease caused by decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation commonly found in humans and some animals. The phrase "keratoconjunctivitis sicca" is Latin, and its literal translation is "dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva". Typical symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis are dryness, burning and a sandy-gritty eye irritation that gets worse as the day goes on. Symptoms may also be described as itchy, scratchy, stingy or tired eyes. Other symptoms are pain, redness, a pulling sensation, and pressure behind the eye. There may be a feeling that something, such as a speck of dirt, is in the eye. The resultant damage to the eye surface increases discomfort and sensitivity to bright light. Both eyes usually are affected. There may also be a stringy discharge from the eyes. Although it may seem strange, dry eye can cause the eyes to water. This can happen because the eyes are irritated. One may experience excessive tear...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=794008 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Trial, published by Association of Trial Lawyers of America on May 1, 1996. The length of the article is 472 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Repetitive strain injuries stretch higher.(Brief Article)
Author: Kelly McMurry
Publication: Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1996
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 32Issue: n5Page: 81(2)

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Using a computer keyboard can be a high-risk occupation. The seemingly harmless repetition can lead to damaged nerves, pain, lost work-days -- even long term disability.
Don t be a statistic.First published by the Canadian Nurses Association, Don t Touch that Keyboard, promotes awareness about this debilitating occupational health hazard and offers concrete advice that can help you prevent, or recover from, RSI. The authors have devised an innovative REST approach to RSI prevention: Relaxation Ergonomics Stretching Typing (& mousing) properly ... Read more

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Practical advice to prevent -- or treat -- RSI
Don't Touch That Keyboard!*
*until you've read this book
How to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injury

An estimated 75,000 Canadians suffer from computer-related Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). Don't be a statistic.
First published by the Canadian Nurses Association, Don't Touch that Keyboard, promotes awareness about this debilitating occupational health hazard and offers concrete advice that can help you prevent, or recover from, RSI. The authors have devised an innovative, simple REST approach to RSI prevention:
Relaxation
Ergonomics
Stretching
Typing (& mousing) properly

Written by Brenda Doyle, an occupational health nurse who specializes in the high-tech industry, and Barbara Sibbald, a medical journalist and associate editor at the Canadian Medical Association Journal, this book is a must have for every computer-user. It's short (97 pages)and very user-friendly with clear diagrams and self-assessment tools.

This inexpensive, usefl book has garnered many accolades:

" A must-have for all businesses... The information in this book can help employers avoid the high cost of absenteeism associated with RSI."
-The Co-operators Connection, Recommended Reading, December 1999

"...the bible for everyone who wants to avoid repetitive strain injury.... The first comprehensive Canadian book aimed at employees themselves, and written in language they can understand."
- The Globe and Mail, Dec. 8, 1998

"A small, inexpensive handbook...full of useful information.... Easy-to-read.... Well written with illustrations and questionnaires, organized and based on sound literature."
- The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, April 2000

"...full of useful hints on how to set up workstations and on exercise programs." Federation of Medical Women of Canada Newsletter, Winter 2000

The innovative REST approach, which the authors devised to help simplify prevention and treatment, includes:

Relaxation
Tight deadlines, intense work schedules and overtime all increase your risk of RSI. More than 20% of working Canadians already suffer from stress.
The book explores four paths to the art of relaxation: Slow down & simplify; exercise regularly; deep breathing; and, progressive muscle relaxation.

Ergonomics
Derived from the Greek words for "work" (ergos) and "natural laws" (nomos), ergonomics is the science of fitting the work with the worker's physical needs.
Often we do just the opposite - we try to force the worker to fit into the existing work environment. The result? Desks that are too high, uncomfortable chairs and monitors off to one side.
Don't Touch That Keyboard! presents a questionnaire to help you determine whether your workspace is ergonomically correct, plus clear illustrations and concrete information to put you on the path to healthy keyboarding.

Stretching
Holding your body rigidly for long periods can also contribute to RSI. You can help reduce soreness, tension and fatigue, and bring oxygen-rich blood to muscles, by doing a few simple stretching exercises at regular intervals.
The book presents a trio of time-outs including a hand warm-up, a two-minute mini-stretch every half-hour or so and a five to 10 minute maxi-stretch at noon hour, as well as eye exercises.

Typing
Many keyboard users have bad typing and mousing habits. Pounding the keys, poising the pinkie or thumb in the air, resting wrists, hunting-and-pecking, gripping the mouse - all these are potentially hazardous. Don't Touch That Keyboard! offers illustrations and information that will help you transform bad habits.

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This digital document is an article from Trial, published by Association of Trial Lawyers of America on November 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1037 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) have increased along with the increased use of computers in the American workplace. An estimated 3,000 RSI cases are pending in US courts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is drafting a workplace standard to reduce the risk of RSIs. Employer-defendants in these cases sometimes claim workers injured themselves off the job or by using their equipment improperly.

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Title: Taking pains to alleviate repetitive strain injuries.
Author: Julie Brienza
Publication: Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30Issue: n11Page: 14(2)

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This title is part of the UniversityOfHealthCare/ UniversityOfBusiness Interactive Training Library, which offers authoritative, clearly written material in an interactive form for better comprehension and documentation of completion. OSHA Repetitive Strain Injury includes industrial stress injuries as well as the increasingly common computer injuries. Ms. Work A. Holic wants to know why she has so much pain at work, so she hires some experts to teach her about Repetitive Strain Injury, its causes, and what to do about it. This course covers everything needed for an OSHA course, and much more. It is also written for health-conscious members of the public. Time estimate: 2-5 hours. 220 pages. You must have Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher running on your computer. Supported operating systems are Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP. You will need Internet access to e-mail us your unique key and receive a password key. The multiuser CDs are designed for organizations that wish to train and test a number of people at a discounted price and retain the information in the course for future reference. Each user who passes successfully with a score of 80 may print a certificate of completion. Each CD may only be activated on one computer and contains tests for up to the number specificed in the title. ... Read more

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What is RSI? What causes Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and how can you avoid developing it? Anyone who uses a word processor for an extended period of time in stressful conditions is at risk of developing RSI related conditions: frozen shoulder, tingling hands, aching wrists - any of these symptoms can indicate trouble brewing and in extreme circumstances RSI can be completely debilitating. This book aims to stop trouble before it starts. It explains the symptoms and provides easy stress reducing exercises that can be done at your desk. Additionally, RSI contains clear advice on how to break bad habits and improve your posture and work station design. Wendy Chalmers Mill is a qualified physiotherapist who specializes in treating those with RSI dnd associated conditions. ... Read more

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Repetitive strain injuries are the result of a number of work-related situations including working in small areas, telephone work, typing/computer work, and study position jobs. More than 20,000 claims are currently pending for repetitive strain injuries in the United States alone. This volume discusses the legal issues and case preparation and is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the medical diagnosis and treatment of these injuries. Written by doctors, these chapters analyze the numerous injuries, causes, diagnosis and treatments. Part two is a step-by-step guide to case preparation including sample documents for all stages of the proceeding. Part three discusses the options available in the workers compensation system, how to prepare an action and proceed in a hearing. The book also includes sample litigation documents and a detailed analysis of damage issues. ... Read more

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For sufferers of carpal tunnel and other repetitive-strain injuries, an authoritative and practical guide to self-healing alternatives.

There are more than 500,000 carpal tunnel surgeries done annually in the United States but approximately 30 percent of these patients will be no better as a result. The truth is, most physicians are too quick to consider surgery as the first line of defense against carpal tunnel and other repetitive-strain injuries. In this comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating these debilitating conditions, Dr. Scott Fried takes a strong position against surgery and offers self-healing alternatives that have better results. From understanding the signs and symptoms at an early stage to modifying work and lifestyle; from proven alternative therapies and helpful medications to nutrition and exercise, The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook provides authoritative advice and practical, up-to-date information to spare many patients the ordeal of surgery to treat their injuries. ... Read more

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Great Basic Book on a Numbing Subject!
The book gives you clear answers and some possible solutions or work arounds. Recommend it!

Very helpful!!
This book focuses on entrapped median, radial and ulnar nerves: How they get trapped, and what to do about it. Here's a book that explains it better than any hand surgeon or nuerologist will. Also, you'll learn what it is a professional can do for you and what you can do for yourself. This book really explains it all much better than many other books (and I've read many newer ones). I was so happy to get it, I stayed up into the wee hours and devoured it.

The latest information on early symptoms
Dr. Scott M. Fried's The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook provides an effective, non-surgical program for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome and other types of related nerve problems, providing the latest information on early symptoms of problems and suggestions for modifying home and work situations. Pain management exercises and suggested medications are at the heart of this practical self-help guide. ... Read more

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Thousands of doctoral students across the U.S. struggle for years with challenging thesis topics, difficult advisors, and financial troubles. With so much pressure and often not much support, it is no surprise that many graduate students contemplate giving up. Fortunately, students can now find answers to their dilemmas in The Smart Way to Your Ph.D.: 200 Secrets from 100 Graduates, by Dora Farkas, a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After two years of research and 100 interviews with Ph.D.s from nearly 50 universities and over 30 disciplines, Dr. Farkas compiled an extensive resource guide with down-to-earth advice from successful Ph.D.s to help students plan and execute a research proposal, work efficiently with advisors and coworkers, write and defend their theses, and optimize their job searches. The Smart Way to your Ph.D. shows students how to get their graduate studies on track, finish their theses, and land their dream jobs. ... Read more

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Good Anecdotal Information...
I still have yet to really read this in depth...When I do I will endeavor to return and update my review.

Comprehensive guide to PhD fun and foibles
I'm finding this to be a wonderful resource, I'm very happy to recommend it. Solid and sensible, Dr. Farkas covers all the bases.

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This book was a great tool to help me determine if I wanted to pursue a PHD.I would recommend this reading to anyone who was interested in going this route to see if they really wanted to do it.

A good reference
Reading the relevant sections (to my situation) in this book helped me realize that I was on the right track, as far as my program, advisors and all the other resources i needed to help me graduate.When i read the section on "staying motivated" i realized that my lack of motivation was due to a health issue.My procrastination problems did not have anything to do with my project - it was my own biochemistry.and fortunately when i realized this I got it taken care of.Now i'm back on track!! I still go back to other sections to remind myself that my situation can always be worse - and that I am one of the lucky ones who actually have an end in sight.

Great grad school reference guide
The independence granted in graduate school can be a blessing and a curse.Falling under the "curse" side of things is the fact that we often end up wasting a lot of time reinventing the wheel throughout the process.Interestingly, this book makes clear that despite our discipline we all deal with the same challenges and struggles in graduate school.By compiling first-hand accounts of 100 former graduate students, the author has provided a great resource to help navigate the predictable, yet bumpy, road to the PhD. ... Read more

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Written for everyday people, this guide offers routines and exercises to help achieve a lifestyle free from the debilitating effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The Montgomery 12-Step Method shows how it is possible to treat CTS in just ten minutes a day. ... Read more

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excellent book
I really like this book.It's easy to read and understand and the exercises work.If you have carpal tunnel, I suggest you start with this book before considering surgery.Surgery should be a last resort because it may or may not fix the problem.I can't say my carpal tunnel is cured because I don't believe there is one but it is much better if I follow these exercises consistently.

Pseudoscience, no data, even if well meaning
This book means well but is not based on sound medical principles. It criticizes other methods ("the failure rate for steroid injection is...about [sic] 75.6% of all patients"; "for surgery...the average failure rate, which is very conservative, is 57%...after 6 years the onset of these symptoms can [sic] reach higher than 90%". No references are given for these precision numbers, which are higher than typically quoted values.

In marked contrast, Ms. Montgomery cites no data whatsoever on the success rate of her own trademarked therapy. Instead, the book is well endowed with glowing anecdotal testimonials. She is described as a naturopathic doctor, and holistic health practitioner. She uses hair tissue analysis to evaluate nutrition. She is not a medically trained person.

From the very beginning, this book (like some others) conflates carpal tunnel syndrome with repetitive stress injury. In fact, the cause of carpal tunnel problems is varied, and not always from RSI. For example, the NIH Carpal Tunnel Factsheet on its website states: " Most likely the disorder is due to a congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others. Other contributing factors include trauma or injury to the wrist that cause swelling, such as sprain or fracture; overactivity of the pituitary gland; hypothyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; mechanical problems in the wrist joint; work stress; repeated use of vibrating hand tools; fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause; or the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal. In some cases no cause can be identified. There is little clinical data to prove whether repetitive and forceful movements of the hand and wrist during work or leisure activities can cause carpal tunnel syndrome."

Check high-quality sources on the Internet, and evaluate the likely benefit of various treatments before proceeding with recommendations from a source of this kind.

This program works.
I do a lot of knitting and fibercrafts and had to take long breaks from it to recuperate, sometimes days. With these exercises my hands feel fine even after many hours of knitting.

A great resource for repetitive strain injuries
I am an Occupational Therapist who specializes in Hand Therapy.Kate` Montgomery's book is a very helpful resource for anyone suffering from repetitive strain injuries.This wholistic approach is a good blend of techniques from various health traditions.It is written in layman's terms with excellent illustrations that help you understand the cause of the pain and why you should follow the suggested program of stretches and massage.The self-massage techniques and exercises are especially helpful for those who need visual reminders of how to perform the various massage techniques and stretches.This book is a good supplement to treatment for those who are currently under the care of a health professional as well as those who are not in treatment.It is self-empowering for those willing to take responsibility for their health and follow the suggested 12 step corrective program on a daily basis.The sports balm is a helpful addition that promotes healing and relief of pain.

This book is a must if you have wrist problems
I've been playing drums for 10 years and using a computer intensively for the last 4 years for both study and work. About 12 months ago i decided i hadn't been practising drums enough and started to play again like i had before i started using computers - BOOM!!! Within 2 weeks i realised the occaissional pain i felt in my right wrist and hand after a long day on the computer wasn't the same as sore legs after going jogging. I've had semi-permanent pain in my right wrist and hand ever since and i've been extremely depressed and freaked out about it.

I stopped playing drums all together and started to use my left hand for essential computer mouse use (ie work only). I thought eventually my left hand would get problems and i'd have lost playing music and my career as a web designer.

Recently i discovered Kate Montgomery's book, and after reading it i feel there's hope i'll be able to heal myself by following her program. One day i'll be able to play drums again like i could before, and i'll still be able to use a computer to earn my living. Kate's book teaches you about how your arms, wrist and hands work, what causes wrist and hand pain, and how you can restore them after RSI related damage. The illustrations are excellent, and i feel confident i am doing the exercises correctly. Once i recover (i now believe i can) i will use Kate's preventative program to keep my wrists and hands healthy so i can play drums all my life. If you use your hands to earn your living and/or to do the things in your life that you love then Kate's book is a must. Kate is the Yoda of healthy hands! ... Read more