Repetitive strain injury
by Emil F. Pascarelli, Emil, M.D. Pascarelli, Deborah Quilter · first published 1994
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Explains how to treat and prevent different kinds of repetitive strain injuries, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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I don't have any personal experience with the Twiddler. But I have read a lot about computer-based repetitive strain injury and how to avoid it. Dr. Pascarelli's book is a really good resource here. Normally the advice to "minimize finger movement" is really intended to protect your wrists, not your fingers. If you need…
on “Twiddler 3 chording keyboard now available” ↗I used to have very bad RSI, and two things saved me: 1) this book: http://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Strain-Injury-Computer-User..., and 2) this doctor: http://www.yelp.com/biz/mehaffy-rick-dc-redwood-city (only helpful if you live in the Bay Area). Good luck.
on “Ask HN: Remedies for RSI?” ↗…(unless you have a keyboard tray it probably isn't); those are helpful too. e: Also the Sarno book this guy recommends has always struck me as pseudo-scientific nonsense. I like Pascarelli and Quilter's Repetitive Strain Injury and Damany's It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! e2: Also if your first impulse is to go buy a wrist brace that is completely wrong.
on “How I stopped the RSI pain that almost destroyed my programming career” ↗…variety of heavy lifting exercises (if you already have RSI, start gradually and watch YouTube videos how to do it right) Also, stretch your arms. For me, this book was a God-send: https://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Strain-Injury-Computer-Use... I had pretty serious RSI issues a few years ago. Thanks to this book (and working out), I forgot all about it - you can do it, too!
on “How I stopped the RSI pain that almost destroyed my programming career” ↗Three more resources: http://web.eecs.umich.edu/~cscott/rsi.html http://www.rsipain.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Strain-Injury-Computer-User...
on “Look, no hands” ↗