Loss and Piano Tuning ( was: hearing etc.)

[Bob Hull]

Don't forget the high importance of a diet that majors
on foods that will keep tendons, muscles and bones
healthy.  Even your vegetables will not be as
beneficial if you've cooked them and killed the
enzymes.  High intake of meat or protein will deplete
the calcium from your bones. It's not just how we do
our physical activity but also what we put in our tank
that will determine how far we can go.

Bob Hull 


--- Dave McKibben <davespianotuning at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> 
> 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.
> > > 
> > > 
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> 



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