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Most of those problems are early symptoms of very serious conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, etc. Not only can those conditions become very painful, but once they are chronic they may lead to disability.</p> <p>There are a number of publications about RSI and back pain which come highly recommended:</p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0471595330&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325"><img src="http://www.publicspace.net/images/0471595330.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=0471595330" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></td> <td align="right" valign="top"> <div align="left"> <div class="main"> <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0471595330&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325">Repetitive Strain Injury : A Computer User's Guide</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=0471595330" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></b></div> <p><i>Emil Pascarelli, Deborah Quilter</i></p> <p><span class="main">For general, factual information about RSI, most sufferers (myself included) recommend Pascarelli and Quilt's "Repetitive Strain Injury".</span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <div class="main"> <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/1572240393&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325">Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : And Other Repetitive Strain Injuries</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=1572240393" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></b></div> <p><i>Sharon J. Butler</i></p> <p><span class="main">The most popular self-help book for people who already suffer from RSI is Sharon Butler's "Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Stress Injuries".</span></p> <p><span class="main">In this book, the author presents a stretching routine which helps to restore the damaged body tissue to health. Many people on the mailing lists swear by it.</span></p> </td> <td align="right" valign="top"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/1572240393&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325"><img src="http://www.publicspace.net/images/1572240393.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=1572240393" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0936070293&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325"><img src="http://www.publicspace.net/images/0936070293.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=0936070293" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></td> <td align="right" valign="top"> <div align="left"> <span class="main"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0936070293&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325">Stretching in the Office</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=0936070293" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></b></span> <p><i>Bob Anderson, Jean Anderson</i></p> <p><span class="main">Regular stretching is considered by many researchers to be the best way to avoid damage from computer overuse. </span></p> <p><span class="main">An excellent pocket book full of useful stretches at work is Anderson's "Stretching at your Computer or Desk".</span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <div class="main"> <b><a href="http://www.rsifree.com">Typing Without Repetitive Strain in Five Days</a></b></div> <p><i>Rob Simpson</i></p> <p><span class="main">The author is an experienced pianist and applies time-honored piano techniques to the computer keyboard.</span></p> <p><span class="main">The e-book starts out by teaching you about body awareness, relaxation and flexibility before turning its attention to the two basic motions involved in typing: pressing and releasing keys.</span></p> <p><span class="main">These elements finally combine into "natural typing" offering a unique new perspective on healthy typing technique.</span></p> </td> <td align="right" valign="top"><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=publicspadotnet&l=as2&o=1&a=1572240393" alt="" height="1" width="1" border="0" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0936070293&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=publicspadotnet&creative=9325"><img src="../images/mb4/twrs.jpg" border="0" /></a></td> </tr> </table> <p></p> </td> <td id="right"> <p align="center"><b>Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Compatible</b></p> <hr/> <div align="center"> <p><img src="../images/MacWorldMacBreakZRating.gif" alt="Mac World Review" height="60" width="84" border="0" /></p> </div> <hr/> <div align="center"> <form action=""> <input onclick="javascript:window.location.href = 'Order.html'" type="button" value="Buy now for only $24.95" /> <br /> 60 Day Money Back Guarantee </form> </div> <hr /> <p><a title="MacBreakZ Product Tour" href="/movies/mb4/Macbreakz_Web.mov" rel="shadowbox;height=506;width=900"><b>Product Tour</b></a></p> <p><a title="MacBreakZ Product Tour" href="/movies/mb4/Macbreakz_Web.mov" rel="shadowbox;height=506;width=900"><img src="/images/mb4/mb4_badge.png" width="195" height="134" alt="Macintosh Ergonomic Software Product Tour" /></a></p> <hr /> <div align="left"> <p><b><a href="version.html">Latest Version</a></b></p> <p><b>22nd April 2009</b></p> <p><b>Version 4.17</b> directly links to the new support forums.</p> <hr /> <p><b><a href="http://www.publicspace.net/iphone/StretchZ">StretchZ for iPhone and iPod touch</a></b></p> <p><a href="/iphone/StretchZ/index.html"><img src="/images/stretchz/stretchz_icon_50p.png" alt="stretchz" width="78" height="78" border="0" align="left" /></a>Stretch on the go with your iPhone or iPod touch.</p> <p>We have taken the stretching routines from MacBreakZ and put them on your iPhone or iPod touch so you can take them everywhere.</p> <hr /> <p><b>Manual</b></p> <ul> <li><a href="Manual.html"><b>Overview</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Activity_Window.html"><b>The Activity Window</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Menubar_Item.html"><b>The Menu Bar Item</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Microbreaks.html"><b>About Microbreaks</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Setup_Assistant.html"><b>The Setup Assistant</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Stretch_Manager.html"><b>The Stretch Manager</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_Preferences.html"><b>Preferences</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_User_Interface_Modes.html"><b>Two User Interface Modes</b></a> </li> <li><a href="Manual_AdaptationPeriod.html"><b>The Adaptation Period Feature</b></a> </li> <li><a href="faq.html"><b>Frequently Asked Questions</b></a> </li> </ul> <hr /> </div> <p><b>Questions? Suggestions?</b></p> <p>Visit our <a href="http://www.publicspace.net/forums/"><b>support forums</b></a> or drop us a mail at <a href="/contact.html">support@publicspace.net</a></p> <hr /> <p><b><a href="books.html">Books on RSI</a></b></p> <p>If you want to find out more about RSI or stretching, check out our list of recommended reading.</p> <hr /> <p><b><a href="background.html">RSI Background</a></b></p> <p>This link provides background information about preventing and recovering from RSI.</p> <hr /> <p><b><a href="prevention.html">Injury Prevention</a></b></p> <p>Find out how MacBreakZ can help you prevent Repetitive Strain Injury.</p> <hr /> <p><b><a href="recovery.html">Recovery from RSI</a></b></p> <p>If you are already injured read the disclaimer below carefully, then learn how to start recovering.</p> <div align="center">  <hr />  </div> <p><b>Disclaimer</b></p> <p><font color="#ff3300">The techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this product are <b>not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice!</b> Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any new exercise or exercise technique, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly, or if you have any chronic or recurring conditions. 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