ISBN: 1-897312-23-7
200 pages

RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury - is on the increase - globally. This coincides with the proliferation of modern technology.
Did you know ...
In 2005 at least 1 out of 50 workers in the UK had RSI?

But RSI can be avoided

This is the best self help book on RSI I have ever seen. Also it draws attention to the most neglected aspect of children's use of computers - how to avoid the physical dangers of excessive use at a time of active growth.

Dr P.A.V. MacLoughlin, Consulatant in Occupational Medicine, 10 Harley Street, London: author of "Understanding and treating RSI"

I am delighted to recommend this book that will help sufferers and clinicians alike. It will give those at risk of RSI the chance to avoid it and empower those with symptoms to improve the situation.

Dr Andy Chivers, GP: Oxford City Primary Care Trust Executive Committee Chair

Contents:

  • Frequently asked questions (What to do if you've got RSI)
  • HOW TO AVOID RSI (Essential basics on prevention)
  • Children beware! (Special focus on IT dangers for the young)
  • Digging deeper (Broader Information and research findings)
  • Summary on How to avoid RSI (on last page)
  • Case studies

Aims:

  • To contribute to world-wide efforts to PREVENT RSI
  • To provide help and sources of help for those who have it
  • To educate - raise awareness of avoidable dangers in using modern technology
  • To equip the young to choose the 'right ways' to enjoy technology for life

Intended readership:

  • International
  • Everyone who uses modern technology - computers, games, mobile phones etc
  • The office, education or at home, for work or for fun!
  • Others doing jobs with elements of repetition

Style and appeal

  • Enlivened by illustrations - the mouse 'talks'!

Author's credentials

As a sufferer since 1998 I have since done extensive research on RSI. For five years I suffered pain, loss of sleep, anxiety about my job etc. In 2001 I was given medical retirement after 28 years working for Oxford University. With time to understand the issues surrounding RSI, and by changing my life style I have gradually recovered - at least by 90%. Now I want to give others a chance to AVOID RSI altogether!