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BOOK REVIEW:
Repetitive Strain Injury. A handbook on prevention and recovery.David Ruegg, Largo, £8. ISBN 0953471802
Written by someone who has RSI. This gives a sufferer's perspective,
unlike a lot of books which are written by healthcare professionals.
It covers:
Obtaining a diagnosis, including a description of most of the
different conditions involved. Getting treatment and types of
treatment, including most of the conventional and complementary
therapies you would come across with a rating of how useful
they are, exercises and stretches. Changes to the work and home
environments, including ergonomics, desks, chairs, monitors,
keyboards, mice, software etc. Legal aspects, benefits and
employment and finally a section on further information.
Good coverage of the diffuse RSI/ANT/AMT, not quite so
comprehensive on the accepted medical conditions. The accent
is on treatments/coping with RSI rather than explaining the
numerous conditions. Lots of contacts and further information.
I have tried to find things that have been left out but when
I check in the book they are there. The only thing missing is
a section on anatomy, but this is better left to a separate
book.
The book is cheap, covers most of the areas an RSI sufferer
would need except perhaps anatomy - get an anatomy book.
It covers all the areas in the RSI-UK FAQ, but in more detail;
definitely worth getting.
Score: 9/10
Doug Hall