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A resource and FAQ for people UK suffering from or concerned about RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury).
http://www.rsi-uk.org.uk
Web page which explains how the Alexander Technique can help.
http://alexandertechnique.com/rsi.htm
As more and more work, education and recreation involves computers, everyone needs to be aware of the hazard of Repetitive Strain Injury to the hands and arms resulting from the use of computer keyboards and mice.
http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/rsi.html
Discussing Repetitive Stress Injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis of the hands and wrists.
http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/rsi/
Information on recognizing the signs of RSI, how to treat it, and how to avoid it. Includes a discussion forum.
http://home.clara.net/ruegg/index.htm
Protect yourself from repetitive strain injuries.
http://www.life.ca/nl/40/rsi.html
Information on how to set up the computer workstation to minimize eye strain, muscle aches and repetitive strain injuries.
http://www2.umdnj.edu/eohssweb/office.htm
Causes, treatment, and prevention; slide presentation by Jeff Okamoto of the Hewlett Packard Corporation.
http://www.usenix.org/publicatio...ed_talks/okamoto_html/sld001.htm
A little educational project by students from Holland presenting brief RSI definitions, medical indications and treatment information.
http://www.geocities.com/rsi_site
Information and advice about preventing and managing repetitive strain injury, by Deborah Quilter.
http://www.rsihelp.com/index.html
Discusses RSI, preventative ergonomics, symptoms, and various medical and home treatments for this painful condition.
http://www.repetitive-strain-injury.com
A personal experience with Occupational Overuse Syndrome, OOS/RSI in a work environment.
http://www.geocities.com/oosdunedin/
Repetitive strain injury support group serving the greater San Diego area. Special emphasis on computer use.
http://www.ComputerAthlete.org
Causes, prevention, symptoms and treatments of Repetitive Strain Injury, a condition placing stress on muscles and joints. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a form of RSI.
http://www.RSI-Questions-and-Answers.com
From sports medicine, a look at this disorder and how it can be treated. Written by Edward M. Staub, M.D.
http://www.cory.com/drstaub/elbrow.htm
Educational site about this common repetitive strain injury. Good information and links to other useful sites.
http://www.tifaq.com/
Information sheet about the symptoms, treatment, research and organizations. Compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_.../disorders/repetitive_motion.htm
Series of daily exercises to promote blood flow, mobility and healing in the hands of musicians and computer operators.
http://home.mindspring.com/~shin-on/handcare.html
Recommended dimensions and organization of the work area, along with physiotherapeutic exercises, stretching and theraband, for aiding workstation posture. Links to Swiss/Pezzi Ball exercises.
http://www.acay.com.au/~mkrause/workstation_ergonomics.htm
Detailed guidance for workers who want to identify, evaluate and eliminate repetitive-strain injury hazards in the workplace.
http://www.nycosh.org/vdt.html
Established in 1989 to share information, support each other, learn about services available, learn ways to prevent rsi and to help the injured worker return to a productive lifestyle, and to network with other rsi groups.
http://www.losh.on.ca/rsi/rsi.html
Online community dedicated to sharing information about repetitive stress injuries and related topics.
http://www.ucsf.edu/sorehand/
Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of repetitive strain injuries.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5560-1.asp
Information about this organization whose mission is to help people identify and prevent repetitive motion injuries and musculoskeletal disorders that may be work related.
http://www.wmsd.org/
A multidisciplinary conference for understanding, treating and managing RSI in the workplace. Find the dates, location, program details, and a registration form.
http://www.rsiconferences.com/