Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

by Butler, Sharon J.; Freeman, Jacqueline Entwistle

• ISBN13: 9781572240391
• ISBN10: 1572240393
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

Guided by symptom charts, you select the best exercises for restoring the range of motion to overworked hands, arm shoulders, fingers, wrists.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	ix
My Story	xi
Introduction	xiii
Self-Care Success	1	(21)
What is Connective Tissue?	3	(1)
The Unique Qualities of Connective Tissue	3	(1)
What is Fascia?	4	(1)
Fascia Throughout the Body	5	(1)
Fascia and Movement	5	(1)
Fascia's Response to Injury	6	(1)
Fascia and Scar Tissue	6	(1)
The Impact of Gravity	7	(2)
The Human Body is Designed for Movement	9	(1)
Restoring Fascia to a More Normal State	9	(1)
What are Repetitive Strain Injuries?	10	(2)
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?	12	(1)
What is the Stretch Point?	13	(1)
Achieving Self-Care with this Program	14	(1)
What Should the Stretch Point Feel Like?	15	(1)
Proper Stretching Technique	15	(2)
The Cumulative Effect of Stretching	17	(1)
What is the Release?	17	(1)
How Often Should I Stretch?	18	(4)
Sitting Comfortably	22	(1)
A Good Chair	22	(1)
Charts	23	(26)
Which Exercises Should I Do?	25	(8)
Prevention by Profession	33	(12)
Troubleshooting	45	(4)
The Exercises	49	(6)
Upper Body Exercises	51	(42)
Forearm Exercises	93	(12)
Wrist Exercises	105	(22)
Finger Exercises	127	(12)
Thumb Exercises	139
Body Awareness Exercises Stand Up Straight	55	(100)
Look in the Mirror!	56	(9)
Sitting Your Way to Comfort	65	(4)
Getting to Know Your Shoulders	69	(10)
Our Habitual Movement Patterns	79	(40)
The Flexibility of the Wrists	119	(17)
The Unique Mobility of the Fingers	136	(19)
Resources	155	(2)
Butler RSI Solutions	155	(1)
Suggested Reading	156	(1)
Hellerwork	156	(1)
Index	157