Loss and Piano Tuning ( was: hearing etc.)

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Conrad, 
What is a thumper?  Is that something used to strike the key?
Marshall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: Loss and Piano Tuning ( was: hearing etc.)


> 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.
> 
> 
>