Medical and related resources of potential value to RSI sufferers.
Articles
Selecting
a Treating Physician by Joan Lichterman (East Bay RSI Support Group)
Selecting the right treating physician for you is one of the most important decisions you
need to make, as this person is critical to your recovery and (in some states, like
California) may be instrumental in securing needed workers' compensation and vocational
rehabilitation benefits.
Guide to Getting
Medical Care for Job-Related Pain That Won't Go Away
by HESIS, a part of the Occupational Health Branch of the Department of
Health Services (PDF)
Occupational
Medicine and CTDs by Kevin Byrne, MD
Occupational physicians view Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) differently from
other physicians in large part because the concept of illnesses resulting from chronic
work exposure is fundamental to occupational medicine.
Epidemiology and CTDs by Kevin
Byrne, MD
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) present a host of problems because of their prevalence
and financial impact. Although CTDs are pervasive in many segments of our society, they
are still perceived with skepticism.
NonSurgical
Treatment Options for Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries by Richard N. Norris, M.D.
Repetitive motion disorders can usually be treated nonoperatively with success,
especially in their early stages. However, it should be kept in mind that nonsurgical
treatment isn't always the conservative path, and there are many conditions that respond
quickly and reliably to surgical procedures.
CTS Surgery: To Cut or
Not to Cut by Tammy Crouch
"If it looks like carpal tunnel, cut it." Is this your doctor? I hope
not! But this is a quote from a real live surgeon. Thankfully this man is in the minority.
Sometimes surgery is not the best way to treat the symptoms of CTS, yet it's still
recommended in a number of cases where, with a little detective work and time, the problem
could be handled in a much less invasive manner.
Physical
Therapy for RMIs by Randall Helm, PT
Physical therapy is a health profession specializing in the rehabilitation of people from
all walks of life. Physical therapists are among the primary caregivers in the fight
against repetitive motion injuries. RMIs, RSIs, and CTDs are terms that are often
interchanged to describe a host of work-related upper-extremity dysfunctions.
A Physical
Therapist's Perspective on RSI by Jackie Ross, PT
A physical therapist's perspectives about symptoms and treatment
of RSIs.
Muscle Learning
Therapy by Dennis L. Ettare, MA
This speech was delivered to the Silicone Valley Forum of the Commonwealth Club
of California on 2/5/98. It was updated on 2/6/1999 with a corrected and enhanced version
for readers as well as the addition of many questions and answers. It presents a unique
treatment protocol based upon an operant conditioning (or training) model using EMG
biofeedback protocols developed specifically for chronic muscle pain.
Why Biofeedback
Training is Used in Preventing and Treating RSIs by Julie Weiner, MS, BCIAC
Biofeedback training is growing in popularity because it is noninvasive and
pain-free, and its efficacy is well documented in medical literature. A short-term time
investment (usually 8 to 20 sessions, depending on the severity of injury, and previously
learned relaxation and stress-management skills), combined with a willingness to practice
and establish new pain-prevention habits, can yield long-term health benefits.
STUDY: How to Use
Applied Psychophysiology/Biofeedback in the Prevention and Assessment of Upper Extremity
Musculoskeletal Disorders by Erik Peper, Richard Harvey and Dianne Shumay
This paper reports on applied psycho physiological investigations for studying 1) muscle
awareness at the computer and 2) applied psychophysiology to identify ergonomic positions.
STUDY: Biofeedback
Group Training Approach by Dianne M. Shumay and Erik Peper
This study investigated the psycho physiological and clinical efficacy of a group training
program derived from the individual multimodal biofeedback, somatic exercises and
computer-related disorders prevention training protocol.
RSI and
Applied Motor Control by Howard Nemerov, CMT
Basic concepts of Applied Motor Control, and how it can enhance and hasten your
rehabilitation.
A Sports Medicine
Approach to Overuse Injuries by Jeffrey Pearson, DO
General principles from sports medicine for the industrial athlete.
Water, the Fluid of Life
by David L. Hodghead & Hersh Dunaetz
The human body is mostly made up of water. When you consider that we each eliminate two and a half
quarts of water daily you will understand that it is necessary for our survival to replace this
amount. Water is the most important substance the body consumes. Water regulates the body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
and organs, and bathes the interior of the body to remove waste materials and toxins from our cells and
organs. Water cushions our joints, protects our organs and other tissues, and more.
Biofeedback
The word "biofeedback" was coined in the late 1969 to describe lab procedures
(developed in the 1940's) that trained research subjects to alter brain activity, blood
pressure, muscle tension, heart rate and other bodily functions that are not normally
controlled voluntarily. Biofeedback is a training technique in which people are taught to
improve their health and performance by using signals from their own bodies. <http://www.aapb.org/what.htm>
EEG Biofeedback is a learning strategy that enables persons to alter their brain waves.
When information about a person's own brain wave characteristics is made available to him,
he can learn to change them. You can think of it as exercise for the brain. <http://www.eegspectrum.com/articles/faq.htm>
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)
http://www.aapb.org/
AAPB's mission is to advance the development, dissemination and utilization of knowledge
about applied psychophysiology and biofeedback to improve health and the quality of life
through research, education and practice.
The Biofeedback Network
http://www.biofeedback.net/
Online Network of Biofeedback Resources
We invite you to learn about one of the most powerful holistic tools of our time.
EEG Spectrum
http://www.eegspectrum.com
Vision: To promote the achievement of full human potential through brain-based
self-regulation techniques, and to help evolve human consciousness through the exploration
and development of advanced technologies for self-regulation, self-awareness and
self-knowledge.
The Biofeedback Learning Center
http://www.biofeedback.net/Learning/
Yahoo Search = Biofeedback
http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=Biofeedback
Neuropathy
The Neuropathy Association
http://www.neuropathy.org
Opthalmology
American Academy of Opthalmology
http://www.eyenet.org
Computers and Eye Strain - http://www.eyenet.org/public/faqs/computers_faq.html
Also see Vision-Eye Strain
Orthopaedics
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
http://www.medmedia.com/
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org
Public Information - Patient Education Brochures
http://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/pat_educ.htm
Psychology
Health Psychology & Rehabilitation
http://www.healthpsych.com/
Contains information and viewpoints about the interaction of psychological and medical
conditions (or psychomedical disorders). This includes information about psychological
difficulties that can be caused by medical conditions, as well as psychological factors
which can complicate or delay recovery from medical conditions.
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Resources
Association of State Medical Board Executive Directors - DocFinder
http://www.docboard.org/
The health professional licensing database provided by AIM and its participating boards
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayohealth.org
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Health O@sis, your source of reliable health information from Mayo
Clinic. This site is directed by a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and
educators. We update Mayo Clinic Health O@sis every weekday to bring you the most relevant
health information.
Overuse strain injury - Progressive conditions respond to simple
care
http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9510/htm/overuse.htm
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder is a gateway consumer health information web site from the United States
government. healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, databases, web
sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and
not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable health information for the public. The
information you find can help you make better health choices for yourself and your family.
Please remember that information alone can't take the place of health care you may need.
Also, healthfinder does not control the content of the Internet sites or organizations
listed.
Hardin Meta Directory Public, Occupational and Environmental Health Page
http://www.arcade.uiowa.edu/hardin-www/md-publ.html
"We list the sites that list the sites" ... Hardin Meta Directory pages have
pointers to the most complete and frequently cited lists in each subject.
Helix
http://www.helix.com
This is a powerful medical research and continuing education site that offers free MEDLINE
searches, many continuing education courses on line, hyper links to numerous
association/organization web sites, and hyper links to medical news web sites.
The Med Engine - From the law firm of Goldberger & Associates
http://www.fastsearch.com/med/index.html
Dedicated to providing the best on-line medical sources available in a fast,
well-organized, easy-to-use, single-page format!
Medinex - The Web's Intelligent Health Index
http://www.medinex.com
Center for the Advancement of Health
http://www.cfah.org/
The most intractable health problems of today will never be solved without full
recognition of how intimately our health is linked to our attitudes, emotions, thoughts,
behaviors, social relations and economic status. The mission of the Center for the
Advancement of Health is to incorporate this view of health care into every aspect of
health research, policy and standard medical practice.
HealthWorld Online Home Page
http://www.healthy.net/
HealthGate
http://www.healthgate.com/HealthGate/home.html
MedAccess: Index
http://www.medaccess.com/
Medical Matrix - A Guide to Internet Medical Resources
http://kuhttp.cc.ukans.edu/cwis/units/medcntr/Lee/HOMEPAGE.HTML
CDC Home Page
http://www.CDC.gov/
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North Americal
(RESNA)
http://www.resna.org
RESNA is an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and
assistive technologies (AT).
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
http://www.cais.com/naric/
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is a library and
information center on disability and rehabilitation. Funded since 1979 by the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), NARIC collects and
disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. NARIC's document
collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and
audiovisuals, grows at a rate of 250 new documents per month.
HealthLinks
http://www.healthlinks.com
Your Complete Source for Health Care Facilities and Health Insurance. Explore the user
friendly features that guide and lead you through your search.
Health Psychology & Rehabilitation
http://www.healthpsych.com/
Contains information and viewpoints about the interaction of psychological and medical
conditions (or psychomedical disorders). This includes information about psychological
difficulties that can be caused by medical conditions, as well as psychological factors
which can complicate or delay recovery from medical conditions.
Oversensitivity to Electricity
http://www.isy.liu.se/~tegen/febost.html
Low-Level-Laser Biostimulation and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Selected Media
Coverage and Medical Research
http://www.cris.com/~cyfm/donlan/
The purpose of this web-site is to help facilitate greater public awareness of the medical
use of "biostimulation" for such conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome and/or
"repetitive strain injury," in particular by referring readers to sources of
more specific information
Human Effort Website
http://www.humaneffort.com/
Biomechanics World Wide
http://www.per.ualberta.ca/biomechanics/
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