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RSI Recommended Reading

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Overuse Injuries
  Tammy Crouch & Michael Madden
  North Atlantic Books
  ISBN 1-55643-135-X
  
  An overview with an emphasis on CTS. Includes a review of various treatment modes, diagnostic approaches, and discusses the injuries in terms of three stages. Also deals with prevention, ergonomics, and stress management. 76 pages, soft cover.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Steven Conway, D.C. & Scott Bautch D.C.
  Advanced Industrial Consultants
  (608) 756-0506
  
  "A Practical Guide for Those Who Work With Their Hands." A readable, accessible guide to the topic which defines CTS, points to who is most prone, how it occurs, prevention, and what to do if you think you have it. Includes exercises and a bibliography of relevant articles. Illustrated, soft cover, 90 pages.

• The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book
  Mark A. Pinsky
  Warner Books
  ISBN 0-446-36527-0
  
  An overview of cumulative trauma injuries written from personal experience and well-researched. Explains the injuries, discusses ergonomics and prevention, considers appropriate treatment, and addresses psychosocial issues of the workplace as well. 207 pages, pocket book.

• The Computer User's Survival Guide
  Joan Stigliani
  O'Reilly & Associates, (800) 889-8969
  ISBN 1-56592-030-9
  
  The most recent offering in the pantheon of computer injury books, this book explains the hows, whys, and what to dos of cumulative trauma. She has gone to considerable effort to promote the self-sufficiency of a computer user, including people who have reached the stage of needing treatment. Portions address the recovery process, including a brief section on legal concerns. Joan has also discussed eyestrain, stress, and radiation in more detail than other RSI authors. Easily read, and generously illustrated. 278 pages, soft cover.

• Computers & Visual Stress
  Edward C. Godnig, O.D. & John S. Hacunda
  Abacus Books
  Grand Rapids, MI
  ISBN 1-55755-128-6
  
  Reviews the physiology of the eye, dynamics and features of visual display screens, environmental factors like glare, room temperature, color, lighting, etc., exercises and eye training, and resources for additional information. 136 pages, soft cover.

• Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Sharon J. Butler
  Advanced Press, (800) 909-9795
  ISBN 1-886867-02-X
  
  Sharon Butler specializes in the myofascial view of the body, wherein repetitive strain injuries are related to thickening and tightening of the fascia layers which surround all our muscles and tissues. After eleven years as a certified practitioner of Hellerwork - as well as her own personal experience with injury - she has developed this book to offer an array of stretches and exercises for the self-treatment of repetitive strain injuries. 160 pages, large soft cover.

• Cumulative Trauma Disorders: A Manual for Musculoskeletal Disorders
  Vern Putz-Anderson
  Taylor & Francis
  
  Written for non-medical personnel in the workplace to understand cumulative trauma disorders. Presents an overview, suggests methods for worksite evaluation, and illustrates prevention strategies. 151 pages, soft cover.

• Ergonomics in Computerized Offices
  Etienne Grandjean
  Taylor & Francis
  ISBN 0-85066-350-4
  
  Based on robust scientific research from the point of view of ergonomics as a science, this book covers all aspects of the computer in the office including vision, posture, physical design, noise, radiation, and occupational issues. Professor Grandjean is considered one of the pioneers of the study of ergonomics.

• Fitting the Task to the Man: A Text Book of Occupational Ergonomics
  Etienne Grandjean
  Taylor & Francis
  ISBN 0-85066-379-2
  
  The fourth edition of what is considered the classic text on ergonomics related to workplace design, management and safety. Also discusses stress and lighting. Includes discussion specific to computer use. 363 pages, soft cover.

• The Hand Book
  Stephanie Brown
  Ergonomome
  New York
  (212) 222-9600
  ISBN 1-884388-01-9
  
  Written by an accomplished concert pianist, this unique book concentrates on techniques for using the traditional, flat keyboard safely. Strain that can lead to injury is partly a matter of postures and habits used at the keyboard that can be adjusted through learning specific do's and don'ts of hand use. Also has a section on caring for the hands and includes a poster of the "Twelve Golden Rules." 99 pages, soft cover.

• Krames Communications
  1100 Grundy Lane
  San Bruno, CA 94066-3030
  (800) 333-3032
  
  Krames writes and publishes a wide array of material related to workplace health and safety. Many of their products are in the form of brief pamphlets and posters. There are a number of titles that relate to computer safety, such as, "Arranging Your Workstation to Fit You," and "Preventing Repetitive Strain at the Keyboard." They also offer a full training program on computer ergonomics with videotape and a guidebook on how to conduct the sessions in your workplace. Minimum orders apply.

• Light, Medicine of the Future
  Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D.
  Bear & Company
  ISBN 1-879181-01-0
  
  Given that the modern worker now spends a majority of their time under artificial sources of light, this is an intriguing exploration of the effects of being deprived of full spectrum light. Research suggests that "malillumination" can result which has real, measurable effects on human physiology. Given that good general health is relevant to the risk of repetitive strain injury, this is a topic worth considering. Paperback, 255 pages.

• The Neck, Arm, Hand Book:
  The Master Guide for Eliminating Cumulative Trauma Disorders
  MPACC, Inc.
  89 Hillside Avenue
  Bangor, MN 04401
  (800) 762-7720
  
  Written by a physical therapist specializing in workplace injuries, this is a guidebook focused on defining and preventing CTDs. A good general overview that also discusses building cooperative understanding between staff and management. 47 pages, soft cover.

• Repetitive Strain Injuries
  Emil Pascarelli, M.D. & Deborah Quilter
  John Wiley & Sons
  ISBN 0-471-59533-0
  
  Dr. Pascarelli has been actively involved in the treatment of work-related computer injuries for many years, and incorporates workstation analysis into all of his treatment programs. Thisbook is a very comprehensive overview of the topic from injury descriptions to workstation adjustment to office culture. He was featured in an article in The Smithsonian soon after the books release. 234 pages, soft cover.

• Sitting on the Job
  Scott W. Donkin, D.C.
  Houghton Mifflin
  ISBN 0-395-50089-3
  
  Written by a chiropractor who provides a detailed understanding of the influence of extended sitting on the body. Chapters include discussions of work space, common physical complaints, stress, and sleep. 137 pages, soft cover.

• Stretching
  Bob Anderson
  Shelter Publications
  Bolinas, CA
  ISBN 0-394-73874-8
  
  A comprehensive guidebook to stretching as a way to increase muscle flexibility and performance. Covers the whole body, and addresses stretches for specific activities like athletics. 192 pages, spiral bound.

• Zap!
  Don Sellers
  Peachpit Press, Berkeley
  800/283-9444
  ISBN 1-56609-021-0
  
  Subtitled, "How your computer can hurt you - and what you can do about it." Written in 25 brief, accessible chapters with may sidebars and illustrations, this book addresses all of the typical issues of ergonomics and vision and goes on to consider topics like pregnancy, office air quality and kids in the computer age. 150 pages, soft cover.

Last update: 10/11/99
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