ErgAerobics: Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? [Paperback]

Perry Bonomo (Author), Daniel Seidler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

ErgAerobics:Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? is a comprehensive guide to help computer users prevent and treat Computer Induced Repetitive Stress Injuries (CIRSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ, etc. Computer use has dramatically increased in the last ten years with no sign of decline in sight. With increased use, the likelihood of a computer user experiencing one or more CIRSIs is greater. Everyone knows someone who has had carpal tunnel syndrome or severe back pain. The US Department of Labor estimates that one-half of the workforce will experience a repetitive stress injury at some point in their career. You may or may not feel the effects yet, but chances are that after years, or even just months of computer use, you will become a victim, too.

This book can help you avoid a potentially chronic situation. CIRSIs are explained, causes are examined, and treatment and prevention options are discussed. A comprehensive checklist of proper workstation arrangement is included. Proper posture and human interaction with a computer is explained. In addition, an extensive index of ErgErcises--exercises to be done at your computer to prevent CIRSIs--provides detailed descriptions of these effective, inconspicuous and time-effective exercises. This comprehensive system will greatly aid the computer user prevent CIRSIs.

Many books on this subject are very scientific in nature, often written by engineers. ErgAerobics:Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? was written for the average computer user, not technicians. The information is presented in a very easy to follow format. Thanks to the presence of Ergle, Ergella, and Cirsi Boy, the presentation is light and entertaining. These animated characters guide the reader through the potential dangers of working at a computer and give helpful tips on how to avoid them.

The authors are both physical therapists who are very experienced at treating patients with CIRSIs. Their methods are proven to work. Most importantly they have learned that the most effective method of treating CIRSIs is to prevent them. ErgAerobics:Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? provides the reader with the ammunition to fight the war against CIRSIs.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Produced by physical therapists Perry Bonomo and Daniel Seidler, this video demonstrates 42 exercises aimed at preventing and treating computer-induced repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain. The exercises, though given cutesy names like "Frankenstein" and "Abra Cadabra," are well worth learning. However, the video, while instructional, is not paced to accompany a full set of exercises; viewers are told to do several repetitions of an exercise but are not given ample time to accomplish them. Rather, the program seems aimed at teaching the exercises so people can later do them at their desks. However, to learn the exercises fully, viewers would be helped even more by reading the more comprehensive (but equally cutesy) companion book, ErgAerobics, which, a bit confusingly, does not follow the pacing of the video. Recommended only as a supplement to the book.ANorman Oder, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Ergaerobics Inc (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966409000
• ISBN-13: 978-0966409000
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've found on repetitive stress injuries., April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: ErgAerobics: Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? (Paperback)

"Why does working @ my computer hurt so much" is the best book I've found on preventing repetitive stress injuries. It filled with practical information for anyone who spends long hours in front of a computer (secretaries, programmers, writers, college students).

The authors, both physical therapists, provide guidelines for arranging your workstation and how to sit there once it's arranged. The best part is an extensive list of exercises for your back,neck,jaw,thumbs,wrists,elbows, and shoulders designed specifically to prevent repetitive stress injuries. In addition, each exercise is illustrated so you never have to wonder if your doing the exercises correctly.

Once again, a great book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you spend days working at a computer - read ErgAerobics., April 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: ErgAerobics: Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? (Paperback)

ErgAerobics is a comprehensive guide to help computer users avoid "Computer Induced Repetitive Stress Injuries." In an easily understandable, entertaining, and concise manner ErgAerobics provides basic human anatomy information that anyone can understand as well as facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, TMJ Disorder, Tennis Elbow, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and DeQuervain's Disease. ErgAerobics offers tips on how to prevent and treat computer induced repetitive stress injuries, how to properly arrange a workstation, behavior modification techniques to help the reader interact with a computer in a safer, more cooperative manner. ErgAerobics is enhanced with simple, inconspicuous, effective exercises to help with the prevention and treatment of computer induced repetitive stress injuries including why, when, and how to exercise. If you spend days working at a computer - read ErgAerobics.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you work on your computer a lot, you need this book!, May 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: ErgAerobics: Why does working @ my computer hurt so much? (Paperback)

Nowadays a lot of computer users worry about ruining their eyes. What's more dangerous is doing serious damage to muscles and joints-- damage that can last a lifetime.

This important new book from physical therapists Perry Bonomo and Daniel Seidler will help show you how to have a healthy work station and give you valuable, easy exercises to avoid these annoying injuries, as well as developing good work habits.

Every employer on earth would do a great service to their workers if they gave them ErgAerobics. I've already suggested the idea to my Human Resources department!