Say Goodbye to Wrist Pain

Because reported cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries have "increased 100% since 1994," it stands to reason that the market for materials addressing the subject has probably also increased that much. In this well-done addition to that genre, a doctor and a professional trainer explain the anatomy of the hand and wrist, and the causes of pain therein; provide both surgical and non-surgical solutions; and present many simple exercises meant to strengthen and stretch these oh-so-important body parts. Via large, colorful, and simple-yet-accurate illustrations, we are introduced to the physiology behind carpal tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and fractures. While a short section on proper seating at a keyboard could have been more detailed (the height of a person's chair and the position of a monitor were not mentioned, for instance), this straightforward, understandable tape is nevertheless highly recommended, especially with its helpful exercise segments. Aud: P. (K. Glaser)