Loss and Piano Tuning ( was: hearing etc.)

[Dave McKibben]

Ed:

That is a very good point you make.
I suppose we can't take anything for granted, be it hearing or our physical
body, however it is just too easy to forget about until a problem shows up.
I guess that is how we mortal humans do things, but speaking from a body
that hurts right now, I wish this on nobody.
For anyone who is lucky enough not to be in pain, please dont take it for
granted.
Do regular stretching, excersize, ice down sore joints, observe good
ergonomics, be proactive etc etc.  Your body has to last a lifetime :)
Again.........VERY good point Ed.

Dave McKibben

> [Original Message]
> From: pianotune05 <pianotune05 at comcast.net>
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 5/7/2006 3:18:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Loss and Piano Tuning ( was: hearing etc.)
>
> 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.
> > 
> > 
> >
>