Ed, At 14:10 5/7/2006, you wrote: >HOWEVER !, I have spoken to numerous techs and former techs that had to >leave the tuning and rebuilding business because of joint problems, >repetitive >stress problems, tendonitis, carpal tunnel problems, etc. and I >have heard very, >very, little about protecting against these things. > Worry about our hearing is misplaced if we ignore the > mechanical dangers >of our work. I would suggest that a better expense than custom ear plugs >would be a yoga course, or a physical trainer or therapist that >could diagnose >our posture, ergonomic habits, and flexibility capacity. That is >where the more >likely danger will be addressed. >Regards, > >Ed Foote RPT This topic comes around from time to time, so there should be beaucoup stuff in the archives. I just checked my "attach" file and found a picture I'd sent in Feb 2001. I had bi-lateral carpal surgery 20 years ago, but after surgery, I changed my evil ways, started using a thumper, wearing elastic wrist bands and am still working... Conrad Hoffsommer You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.
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