INJURY PREVENTION & TREATMENT
Welcome to ERGOWORLD's Injury Prevention and Treatment planet!
This Planet provides access to information on a variety of injury-related topics such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI's), Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs), Low Back Pain (LBP), and related injuries. Links to medical information sources, self help methods that the injured have found useful, and support groups for the injured are included here.
Don't forget to also check out the injury prevention/treatment-related listservers, newsgroups, products and other links that are available throughout the ERGOWORLD galaxy!
Latest Additions to Ergoworld (5/22/07)
Insider's Guide to
the Alexander Technique
Website: http://www.alexandercenter.com
Provides clear and accurate information on the Alexander Technique, a practical means for changing chronic tension habits and allowing for more comfortable and healthy coordination, posture, and breathing. Includes a comprehensive interview with Joyce Stenstrom, former Ergonomist for the Mayo Clinic, on the relationship of ergonomics to the Alexander Technique and injury prevention.
Email: info@alexandercenter.com
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RSI INFORMATION LINKS AND INFORMATION
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts
Website: http://www.repetitive-strain.com
All the facts and fiction about carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain
injuries of the upper extremities. Website includes exercise animations and a
carpal tunnel syndrome Question and Answer Board.
Email: ganliker@repetitive-strain.com
Loving Life
Website: http://www.lovinglife.org
Relieve Stress & Pain Without Drugs. Self-Help techniques for Carpal
Tunnel, tendonitis, back pain neck stress, computer stress, headaches.
Email: feelgood@lovinglife.org
Cafe Yoga
Cafe Yoga is a series of 12 onscreen stretches available as
a screensaver or breakreminder. Created using Flash, with a high degree
of user control, Cafe Yoga is as gentle on the wallet, as it is on the body and
mind. Almost as good as a walk in the park.
Web Site: http://www.stressednot.com
CESSI Ergonomics
CESSI is a full service Applied ergonomics business dedicated to helping our
customers SOLVE workplace problems. We accomplish this through the use of
applied ergonomic principles. We´ve developed these principles from the
best practices and application experiences we´ve had with leading
companies from our national client base. We´ve developed this Website to
aid in the transfer of our learned knowledge to you, so that you can make
informed decisions about successful ergonomic interventions processes. CESSI
will help you identify real needs and select ergonomic products that achieve
desired results, as you learn what works and why.
CESSI has recently added an extensive Ergonomic Resource Center in their tlanta, GA offices. They have also opened consulting service operations in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD; Nashville,TN; and Birmingham AL.
Web Site: http://www.cessi.org
Email: ergonomics@cessiergonomics.com
Contact Information:
Ergonomic Resource Center
Three Dunwoody Park South
Suite 128
Atlanta, GA. 30338
Phone: Toll Free: 800-Buy-Ergo (1-800-289-3746)
Voice:404-250-1004
Fax: 770-395-1040
Commodio
QPointer is a software tool for mouseless computer access. It allows direct
pointing and cursor navigation by means of keyboard or voice.
Prevents mouse-induced RSI and enhances usability, especially in mobile
computing environment.
Website: http://www.commodio.com
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
A comprehensive guide to this centry-old method of learning how to release
harmful tension from your body.
Website: http://www.alexandertechnique.com
e-stretch
Website: http://www.e-stretch.net
e-stretch provides envigorating, RSI preventing Yoga stretches, free and in
real time. e-stretches are guided by a Yoga teacher of more than 20 years
experience. Guidance is available by voice, text and animation.
Email: David@e-stretch.com
Ergonomic Experts Comment on Mouse Ergonomics in the San Jose Mercury News, July 20, 1999
Article ID: 9907220297
The Ergonomics of Web Browsing
http://www.interface-analysis.com/IAA_workplace_ergonomics/Web Browsing Study.htm
Hand Health Resources
Healthy Hands: A 45 minute therapy-based upper-body conditioning program
that reduces the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and other
repetitive stress injuries. 5 exercise segments include a warm-up, stretches,
strengthening, active motion, and core strengthening.
Also includes segments on diaphragmatic breathing and a basic office ergonomics
overview.
Web Site: http://www.handhealthresources.com
Corpmed CTD Information Page
Information on CTD's, other related links, and a CD ergonomic training program.
Canadian RSD Network
URL : http://www.canadianrsd.com/
We are a non profit Organiazation that believes education, support, and awareness
with dedication comes first.
IRSST (Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute)
Website: http://www.irsst.qc.ca/fr/accueil.html
Offers a wide range of resources for occupational health and safety researchers and specialists.
FMA LAB Inc
All in one video, data acquisition and processing system for Occupational Health and Safety professionalsCombines behavioural analysis with data from different type of sensors including video
Web Site: http://www.fmalab.com
Alexander
Technique Information Source
http://www.alexandercenter.com
This site contains accurate, clear, and in-depth information including an introductory article, recommended books and links, and extensive information on the Alexander Technique and Ergonomics and on John Dewey and the Alexander Technique.
Wrist and Hand
A Patient's Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- Provided by the Medical
Multimedia Group
Intersection Syndrome
DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
Guyon's Canal Syndrome
Trigger Finger and Thumb
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
IMPACC USA: Online Work Injury Prevention Courses
IMPACCTraining.com was created to deliver world class occupational health
online courses for the prevention of Musculo-Skeletal
Disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Our unique approach to occupational health
back injury prevention and MSD injury prevention has
been presented in thousands of workplaces across North America through a
network of physical and occupational therapy health care
professionals. Since 1984, our focus has been research and development of back
injury prevention and MSD injury prevention solutions
for health, business and industry. IMPACC USA, publisher of the IMPACC
Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (MSD) Injury Prevention Programs
produced these web based employee online courses for the prevention of back and
upper extremity MSD injuries. These multimedia,
interactive courses encourage employees to take an active role in preventing
MSD injuries and improve their overall health and are
written for employees at all levels of education.
Web Site: http://www.impacctraining.com
Mental Health Matters!
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/
User-friendly Directory for mental health professionals and consumers. Highly selective listings. If you still cannot find the information or resources you need, fill out the free search form and I will search for you.
Other good sources for RSI-related information:
RSI Clinic
http://www.rsiclinic.com/index.html
UCI Health Promotion Center
http://www.healthpromotioncenter.uci.edu/
Eliminating Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
http://www.impaccusa.com/newsletter.html
A newsletter from IMPACC (1995).
Also note IMPACC's Frequently Asked Questions on Repetitive Strain
Injury and Back Pain.
Avoiding a Painful Back!!!
http://keats.admin.virginia.edu/ergo/back.html
Environmental Health & Safety -
The Los Angeles RSI Support Group Pages
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1702/
MIT's RSI Information Page
http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/rsi/mitrsi.htm
Information on RSIs including who is at risk, prevention, warning signs, suggested
reading and resources.
MSDSsolutions.com
Find the information you need in case of chemical product injury. Online MSDS
database allows you to search for and view Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS
Sheets). Portfolio services for online MSDS management. MSDS software.
Web Site: http://www.MSDSsolutions.com
Maerix
Environment, Health and Safety Management Software.Manage your chemical
(MSDS, label, training) or work related accident like you never did before.
Web site: http://www.maerix.com
Harvard RSI Action Home Page
http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/rsi
Harvard RSI action is a GSAS student group open to all Harvard students
(graduate, undergraduate, professional schools). Our purpose is three-fold:
Education of students, to prevent RSI; Advocacy for students with RSI;. Support
for students with RSI.
Join our low-volume mailing list, with announcements of events, and other news
of interest to Harvard RSI sufferers.
Send mail to
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Homepage e-mail
http://www.ctsplace.com/
Everything you could want to know about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and how to
prevent it.
Rob Huttens Repetitive Strain Injuries page
http://hub.org/~rob/rsi/rsi.html
This is under construction. Hopefully, this will soon be a decent source of
information on RSI (also called Occupational Overuse Syndrome or Cumulative
Trauma Disorder.)
Job Stress Network
http://www.workhealth.org/index.html
Welcome to the Welcome to the JOB STRESS NETWORK, the home page of the Center
For Social Epidemiology. The purpose of this site is to bring together, for
public dissemination, information about and related to Job Strain
(specifically) and Work Stress (in general). We hope that you will find this
site a valuable tool in your search for information, whether it is professional
or personal. , the home page of the Center For Social Epidemiology. The purpose
of this site is to bring together, for public dissemination, information about
and related to Job Strain (specifically) and Work Stress (in general). We hope
that you will find this site a valuable tool in your search for information,
whether it is professional or personal.
Safe Computing's RSI and Disability Resources
http://www.safecomputing.com/rsi.htm
Ergonomics in
http://www.ergonomics.com.au/
An Australian firm consulting widely in ergonomics: specialising in strain
prevention, training and expert evidence.
A professional engineering-based firm, offering a number of useful web pages of
advice, free. Has been in fulltime practice since 1981.
Healthmaker.info
Feature article on Back Pain. Information on headaches and methods of computer
headache relief
Web Site: http://www.healthmaker.info/backpain.html
Spine-health.com
Web Site: http://www.spine-health.com
Spine-Health provides content that covers a multitude of conditions and
treatment options that affect the back and spine. We
discuss in plain English conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis,
sciatica, herniated disc, fibromyalgia, piriformis
syndrome, sports and workplace injuries, scoliosis, and more. Treatments
include surgery, non-surgical (e.g., chiropractic,
physical therapy) and non-traditional treatment options such as acupuncture. We
also feature information about fitness, exercise
and other lifestyle choices (e.g., office ergonomics, mattresses) that can help
prevent and treat musculoskeletal disorders.
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MEDICAL INFORMATION SOURCES
Med Engine and Help Lines - From the law firm of Goldberger
& Associates:
The MED Engine - The Web's Premier Medical SourcePage (tm)
http://www.fastsearch.com/med
The Work Injury Help-Line! (sm) and The Workers Compensation Help-Line!
(sm)
http://www.fastsearch.com/
HealthWorld Online Home Page
http://www.healthy.net/
HealthGate
http://www.healthgate.com
Medical Matrix - A Guide to Internet Medical Resources
http://www.medmatrix.org/index.asp
CDC Home Page
http://www.CDC.gov/
RESNA Home Page
http://www.resna.org/
China Med
http://www.chinamed.org
Website for chiropractors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Laser Acupuncture Research
http://www.Acupuncture.com/Acup/Naeser.htm
Bayshore Chiropractic Holistic Health Center
http://www.jamesonchiro.com
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SELF HELP
Basics of Massage
http://www.kjartan.org/backrubfaq/
What is massage? What is bodywork and how do the two differ?
An Illustrated Guide to Muscles and Illustrated Medical Massage Therapy for
Pain Relief and Posture Alignment in Children, Teens & Adults
Orthodoc Pain & Posture Clinic
http://danke.com/Orthodoc/
The Feldenkrais Method Home Page
http://www.feldenkrais.com/
Somatic Options/Feldenkrais
http://www.caprica.com/~rstrauch/
The Alexander Technique
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/jeff/alextech.html
"A unique, century old way of changing habits, and thus changing how we
'use ourselves' in all our activities."
Insider's Guide to
the Alexander Technique
Website: http://www.alexandercenter.com
Provides clear and accurate information on the Alexander Technique, a practical means for changing chronic tension habits and allowing for more comfortable and healthy coordination, posture, and breathing. Includes a comprehensive interview with Joyce Stenstrom, former Ergonomist for the Mayo Clinic, on the relationship of ergonomics to the Alexander Technique and injury prevention.
Email: info@alexandercenter.com
The Rolf Institute
http://www.rolf.org/
Rolfing is "a holistic system of soft tissue manipulation and movement
education that organizes the whole body in gravity" and is seen as "a
way to ease pain and chronic stress.
Hellerwork Web Site
http://www.hellerwork.com
Hellerwork is a series of one-hour sessions of deep tissue bodywork and
movement education designed to realign the body and release chronic tension and
stress.
Pain Erasure the Bonnie Prudden Way
http://www.bewellnaturally.net/Ads1/WWW1_3330/prudden.html
"A technique for relaxing muscle spasm, improving circulation and
alleviating pain."
YogaNet - Self Care - Page 1 of 4
http://www.yogajournal.com/
Sportstouch(r)CTS Article
http://www.sportstouch.com/
The Martial Arts FAQ
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/martial-arts/top.html
Loving Life Corporation
http://www.lovinglife.org
Non-profit foundation dedicated to research and teaching in touch healing.
VirtuWell Health, Inc.
Website: www.virtuwell.com
Email: heather@virtuwell.com
Website that provides information on safety training classes and ergonomics consultation.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Los Angeles RSI Support Group
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1702/
LA Repetitive Strain Injury Support Group and resource pages
Other RSI Groups & Links
The Seattle Repetitive Injury Support Team Home Page
http://www.satori.org/rist/
Welcome! The Seattle Repetitive Injury Support Team is a group of individuals
who come together once a month to talk about issues relating to Repetitive
Strain Injuries (RSIs) such as tendonitis, thoracic outlet, and carpal tunnel.
Since many of these injuries are brought on or aggravated by computer use, many
of our discussions tend to center around computer ergonomics. We also swap
success stories, horror stories, and just try to keep each other's spirits up!
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