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My Name is Dr. James Locher. I am a Chiropractor (DC) and Certified
Chiropractic Extremity Practicioner (CCEP) in the Atlanta, GA area. Thank
you for your very informative and useful site. May I add my name to your
list of physicians and therapists.
My protocol for RSI includes examination of the entire brachial plexus, from
the spine, through the thoracic outlet, shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist
and hand, as the symptoms often result from multiple sites of muscular,
ligamentous and osseous neurological and vascular involvement (the "double
crush" phenomenon). Treatment is designed to reduce neurovascular
compression and irritation at as many sites as possible, using chiropractic
spinal manipulative adjustments, soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy,
electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound therapy. I have additional
certification (CCEP) beyond the average DC in extremity treatment using
muscle testing and shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand manipulation. Postural
therapy, nutritional and herbal supplementation and exercise are employed
for rapid response and long term benefit.

Dr. James Locher, DC, CCEP
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd., Ste 6
Alpharetta, GA  30022
(770) 641-9295

I am a musician in Atlanta, GA and have suffered from RSI for a number of
years. I found this doctor (chiropractor) who not only specializes in
treating musicians, but also had an extensive knowledge of RSI's and other
extremity injuries. I cound on being in top shape to sing and play guitar
and my injuries kept me from doing that until I started seeing Dr. Donna M.
Polk, D.C. I haven't had any problems since then. I know she treats all
types of musicians from a local to a national level, working with major lable
talents to keep them on the road and playing.
She just recently spoke at a nationally sanctioned NARAS event called Vocal
Tech. She was on the leading medical expert panel. The artist panel
included Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20.
Anyway, she's an incredible doctor and I would recommend her to anyone
regardless of whether they are a musician or not!!

Donna M. Polk, D.C
17-A Lenox Pointe
Atlanta, GA 30324
404.233.4002 or 404.932.6689
chirodrop@aol.com

I live in Atlanta, too. My massage therapist has helped me so much
in the last six months. I'm not too good at doing all the things I know I
need to do to prevent flare ups, so I have them. Cindy helps me when I don't
help myself. Here is the web site. I see Cindy Farrar.

http://www.massageassociates.homestead.com/Index.html

Physical Stress Solutions Injury Center -
Building 2, Suite 102 5825 Glenridge Drive Atlanta, GA 30328
O: 404-591-6111 F: 404-591-6890
http://www.pssinjurycenter.com/

"...Since I wrote my initial injury about Atlanta, I discovered the following
practice which I can highly recommend: PSS Injury Center:
http://pssinjurycenter.com
Dr. Edward Schneider, a young chiropractor, heads this well-run practice
with branches in Sandy Springs and East Atlanta. They do a program of
treatment for carpal tunnel and other repetitive stress injuries, using
stretches, exercise, heat and cold, and electrical stimulation -- all fairly
standard, I gather, but very well administered by an excellent staff. They
also use massage and kinesio taping; I was skeptical about the latter but
having tried it I am a convert. Dr. Schneider has worked on RSI issues for
a number of years, having become interested in it after suffering from RSI
himself. I found him friendly, down to earth, and willing to listen and
answer questions -- very different from the hand and wrist surgeon I had
gone to before."

I've been going to PSS Injury Center in East Atlanta for the past month
to treat my carpal tunnel and tendinitis (also from computer use). They
specialize in hand and wrist problems. I've definitely made some
progress, however I've still got a long way to go with my tendinitis.
But, I think that's to be expected since I've had it for 7 years.

Environmental and Occupational Program

The Emory Clinic at Perimeter

875 Johnson Ferry Road Clinic Founded 1990

Atlanta, Georgia 30322

Mailing Address:

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University

1518 Clifton Road

Atlanta, GA 30322

AOEC Contact:
Howard Frumkin, MD, Dr.PH
Offices 404-727-3697 FAX 404-727-8744

Chair INTERNET frumkin@sph.emory.edu
Edward Galaid, MD, MPH
Clinic 404-778-5978 FAX 404-727-8744

Director of Clinical Services
INTERNET galaid@sph.emory.edu

Dr. Katherine L. Maurath, physiatrist
Dr. Maurath does a thorough exam, and listens to the patient.
She does not hesitate to write notes to the employer about
work restrictions. She is good at explaining anatomy. She
wanted to do conservative methods on me, and not consider any
surgery, which I also thought was best.

ST SIMONS IS , GA 31522 703-471-5300

    I would like to send a referral on my Dr that has handled my carpal and
cubital tunnel injuries. He is the top hand specialist in my area and he has
an excellent reputation in the state of GA. He specializes in microsurgery
and is very empathetic to his patients. I would really appreciate it if you
would add his name to your webpage. I have some information on this Dr and
some research materials I found on him. I hope this helps others in my area.  
Thank you.

John W. Sapp, MD
Macon Orthopaedic and Hand Center
at the Medical Center
840 Pine Street Suite 500
Macon, GA 31201
478-745-4206
(Inside the Professional Bldg of the Medical Center of Central Georgia)

Dr. Sapp is a 1985 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia where he
received his medical degree. He then entered a general surgery residency at
the Medical Center of Central Georgia as a preliminary to plastic surgery
training. At Louisiana State University in New Orleans, he completed a
plastic surgery residency with emphasis in microsurgery.

Dr. Sapp spent an additional year in training at the University of Florida as
a fellow in hand and microsurgery prior to joining the practice in 1992. Dr.
Sapp is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds a
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.

He has a special interest in microsurgery - the transfer of tissue from one
area of the body to another and reattachments following amputations - as well
as arthoscopy of the wrist.

Dr. Sapp maintains memberships in professional organizations which include
the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society of Plastic
Surgeons, American Medical Association, Medical Association of Georgia, and
Bibb County Medical Society. He is on the faculty of Mercer University School
of Medicine as Clinical Assistant professor in the Department of Surgery.

Below is also some information on the Macon Orthopaedic and Hand Center and
the Dr 's.

The Macon Orthopaedic & Hand Center has been providing quality care since
1961. This group of physicians have been leaders in the development of
Orthopaedic and hand surgery.They are recognized in their specialties on a
regional and national level.
   

    Our physicians are leaders in the areas of Orthopaedic Surgery dealing
with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the
musculoskeletal system, extremities and spine and Hand Surgery utilization of
advances in Orthopaedics, general, plastic, neurologic, and microsurgery to
preserve and restore function of the hand and the upper limb.