Jim, I bought mine here and they have some info on them: http://www.1birkenstockstreet.com They are available at many other places, just search the web or check your local stores. Best, Dale Dale Probst, RPT Member, TEAM20001 PTG Annual Convention Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2000 email: wardprobst@cst.net (940)691-3682 voice (940) 691-6843 fax TEAM2001 website: http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/ -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Jim Dally Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 11:13 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Piano Tuning And Ergonomics Hello: What are birkenstock shoes? I'm looking for some comfort. Thanks, Jim Dally jdally@knox.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Ward & Probst <wardprobst@cst.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 10:31 AM Subject: RE: Piano Tuning And Ergonomics > Phil, > FWIW, I had similar problems for a while though not as severe. I was tuning > an average of five per day. Four things that helped me: > 1)learning to tune with my left hand (I am right handed). The easy way to > start is to do pitch raises with the opposite hand. Then you eventually can > integrate to the point where you use the easiest hand (ie, the left for the > high treble in grands, bass in verticals, etc.) > 2) I stand on almost every tuning and try to continually vary my posture. > You have to find shoes that you can stand in all day. For me, it's > Birkenstocks. If you can't find a comfortable position standing, sit. I am > short so I can and do stand for spinets. > 3) Use a ball end tuning hammer or wear bicycle gloves or other > protection/padding on the tuning hand. I find the ball end useable w/o > gloves and so that is my solution. > 4) Raise your fees to the point you can live on the number of tunings you > can realistically accomplish daily without damaging yourself. > > Listen, be careful. Repetitive stress injuries are not minor afflictions and > surgery should be viewed as a last resort. If the behaviour (posture, etc) > doesn't change, there is a good chance for more injury. Take a class such as > the one Bonnie Swafford taught in Arlington- Your Body-Maintaining Your Most > Important Tool. I am sure we will offer a similar class in Reno. > > I hope this helps, > Dale > Dale Probst, RPT > Member, TEAM20001 > PTG Annual Convention > Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2000 > email: wardprobst@cst.net > (940)691-3682 voice > (940) 691-6843 fax > TEAM2001 website: http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf > Of Phil Bondi > Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 8:09 AM > To: Pianotech List > Subject: Piano Tuning And Ergonomics > > > Good Morning. > > I have recently developed some numbing in my R hand..I believe it is the > result of my active tuning schedule(3-4 every day i book, which is almost > every day)..I have, for years, sought out the relief that I receive from > Chiropractic care for a back condition that I was born with. I have seen my > Chiro as recently as this past Monday, and have told him of my numbing in my > R hand. He treated the affected area(Traps) and adjusted as he normally > does..as of this morning, my R hand still goes numb at any given time, at > any given position. > > I have had a pinched nerve in the past that affected my R hand..treatment > for this was Chiropractic care for 3-4 weeks, and the pain went away..but..I > am wondering if what I am experiencing might be the start of > CarpoTunnel?...my Dad had both hands done and he has never had a problem > since the surgery. I don't know if CarpoTunnel Syndrome is genetic or not.. > > I am also wondering if I may be contributing to this condition with my > 'posture' when tuning pianos..I will sit to tune unless it is a fairly large > upright, and then I am forced to stand. > > Since my traps are as tight as snare drums, I am going to seek out the > relief from a Massage..this HAS helped in the past..but I am wondering if I > am contributing to my own condition with 'poor posture'... > > CarpoTunnel..poor posture..numbing R hand..I'm a mess!!! > > Rook > >
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