It
generally begins in the neck although the symptoms may show up first
in the dominant hand, wrist or arm of an individual. Symptoms
usually start after periods of intense, prolonged activity
At onset, RSI may only be noticed during working hours. Eventually,
these symptoms can become persistent and painful. Individuals who
have RSI frequently massage the afflicted area/s and complain of
chronic pain. Many are unable to sleep at night due to numbness,
tingling or severe pain.
 Welcome to
www.RSIPrevent.com. There is
hope for those of us who suffer from RSI. I know, and have dedicated
my life to helping those who are or who will be almost totally
disabled as I was.
On this website, I
offer information that can, and has significantly helped folks who
are in pain, including an overview of what is RSI, exercises that
can help reduce and relive the symptoms, provide access to
independently produced articles and data, and provide dates,
locations and topics of seminars and conferences at which I will be
presenting current information to health professionals, interpreters
and others who are either experiencing RSI, or who are working with
others who are.
From time to time,
I offer lifestyle tips and additional information via email. If you
would like to receive this information, please submit your email
address in the form below. Rest assured that I do not sell, barter,
rent nor loan out my email lists.
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Aleskovsky talks turkey to PA workers about RSI time-managment
and prevention strategies at their state convention |
Pennysylvania interpreters for the deaf
learn to create healthy and safe work environments at the
Repetitive Strain Injury
Workshop: Prevention and Recovery Strategies for ASL
Interpreters, led by Aleskovsky. |
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Hear & Heal
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RSI Workshop
Regional RID
Chapter
King of Prussia, PA
May 5, 6,7, 2006 |
PARID (Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for
the Deaf) hosted three RSI Prevention and Recovery
workshops at their state convention this year. The
participants learned how to change their varied work
environments into safe and healthy workspaces.
Basic biomechanics, nutrition for energy, and the
ABCs of RSI were presented followed by an exciting
game of RSI Jeopardy! Attendees also learned a
variety of selfcare therapies for prevention and
pain relief -- exercises and therapies they could do
on the road and at home.
The workshops were enthusiastically received
with high marks from participants on "strategies I
can use right away!" and "Information I've been
needing for a long time and never learned in
school." Another participant who drove
three-and-a-half hours to attend, commented: "This
is the best workshop I've ever attended. It was
worth the long drive. I feel like I'm walking on
air! Thanks, Ruth!"
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RSI Prevent Associates is now a nationally approved
workshop vendor for Sorenson VRS workshops. Since
call center agents have an even higher rate of injury
than live interpreters, RSI Prevent Associates is
pleased at the invitation to help prevent work-related
injury for callcenter Sign Language interpreters
employed by this new industry. We applaud Sorenson's
not only their obvious dedication to offer safe and
healthy environments but also their understanding that
awareness training is the key to prevention.
More info on
Sorenson VRS |
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