Prevent repetitive strain injuries

Hand, arm, shoulder and neck stretches.

By Bob Anderson

The following stretches, designed specifically for people who spend a lot of time working at their computers, are excerpted from Stretching In The Office by Bob Anderson, illustrations by Jean Anderson (Shelter Pubications, 2002). Click here to see the stretches.

For some online stretches and to try out their excellent software that reminds you to stretch regularly at your desk, visit www.shelterpub.com.

If you have RSI-type problems, do not do any of these that cause pain. Proceed with caution. If you do not have an RSI-type problem, we recommend you follow this routine as preventive medicine.

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