Health articles relating to carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, trigger finger treatments, sports injuries, tennis elbow and hand pain. http://www.repetitive-strain.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:38:54 -0800 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:38:48 -0800 FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/article_massagetherapyandrsi.htm Massage therapy can be beneficial in treating repetitive strain injuries. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/article_massagetherapyandrsi.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:46:39 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/triggerfingertreatments.html Trigger Finger is often categorized as a repetitive strain condition that results when a nodule or adhesion that has formed on the tendon. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/triggerfingertreatments.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:22:56 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/triggerthumb.html Trigger thumb is a common repetitive strain injury that can cause significant impairment in hand strength, dexterity, and daily functioning. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/triggerthumb.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:22:16 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelsurgeryisitnecessary.html Don't fall in the surgery trap and potentially become disabled forever when you can address your injury quickly and effectively with simple exercises and stretches to restore muscle balance in the hand and wrist. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelsurgeryisitnecessary.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:22:16 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelexercises.html Exercise therapy is used for back injuries, knee injuries and many other injuries throughout the body. So why has it been neglected for treating carpal tunnel syndrome? http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelexercises.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:18:48 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelsyndromestoppingthepain.html There are many pathways to muscle imbalance in the hand, and considerable research has examined the pressure system surrounding the carpal canal. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpaltunnelsyndromestoppingthepain.html Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:28:18 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/carpaltunnelpandemic.htm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and other Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI's) like trigger finger, tendonitis, guyon's syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren's contracture, epicondylitis, dequervain's and many other disorders effecting the upper extremity have increased to pandemic proportions over the past 5 years. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/carpaltunnelpandemic.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:11:12 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Prehabilitation_FNL_2004.html "Prehabilitation" is nothing new to many therapists, professional athletes and trainers, but it is now becoming more widely recognized by the mainstream medical community and individual athletes as a means to help eliminate the possibility of an injury before it ever occurs. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Prehabilitation_FNL_2004.html Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:18:32 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/CTS_Swelling_A_Secondary_Effect.html Swelling of structures within the carpal tunnel is usually a secondary effect of the nine flexor tendons and median nerve having to glide through the carpal tunnel which has decreased in size, causing friction and resulting in the irritation and swelling of the soft tissue structures within. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/CTS_Swelling_A_Secondary_Effect.html Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:20:51 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Combating_rsi.html In the case of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI'S) affecting the wrists/hands, the prime source of hazard is the continuous repetitive and static use of the flexor muscles of the fingers/wrists in a uni-directional motion, which is used to perform most types of work. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Combating_rsi.html Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:21 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpal_Computers.html Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI'S) are often caused by extensive computer use. Many of the factors listed in this article contribute to the development of RSI'S, including one of the most recognized injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles/carpal_Computers.html Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:22:31 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Stretching.html Carpal Tunnel suffers and those experiencing other forms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can Increase range-of-motion and reduce scar tissue with this simple stretching program. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Stretching.html Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:22:31 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/what-causes-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.html Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequently diagnosed nerve entrapment disorder. Exceedingly uncomfortable and debilitating, the disorder typically includes pain and paresthesias (i.e., tingling pins and needles sensation). http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/what-causes-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.html Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:21:36 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/trigger-finger-treatments.html Trigger Finger is a type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) condition that occurs when a nodule or adhesion forms on the tendon and gets caught as it passes through the tendon sheath or pulley system when the finger is flexed. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/trigger-finger-treatments.html Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:44:49 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-in-musicians.html Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerves and tendons that run through the wrist. The diagnosis brings considerable pain and impairment and it is linked to loss of hand strength, coordination, and pincer grasp. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-in-musicians.html Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:32:21 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-exercises.html Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition characterized by swelling, tingling, and muscle wasting in the hand. Caused by muscle imbalance that ultimately leads to nerve entrapment, the condition can be exceedingly painful. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/Articles1/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-exercises.html Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:32:21 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/TENNIS_ELBOW.html Pain associated with Tennis Elbow is often times the result of active Myofascial Trigger Points affecting the Supinator, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and the Extensor Digitorum muscles. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/TENNIS_ELBOW.html Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:36:32 -0800 http://www.repetitive-strain.com/ARTHRITIS_THERAPY.html Your body has 147 different joints that are in motion every day of your life and the favorite targets of osteoarthritis are your hands, hips, knees, feet and spine. http://www.repetitive-strain.com/ARTHRITIS_THERAPY.html Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:23:37 -0800