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These are providers suggested by patients, either directly to me by e-mail or to the public on Internet newsgroups and mailing lists. Your favorable recommendations, and any other hints about finding good RSI care, can be e-mailed (names, city, office phone numbers) to me .
ONLY THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S INFORMATION will be added to this list; each contributors' name and e-mail address will be stripped out and permanently discarded to maintain privacy.
NOTE: I've received a very few complaints that one or more of the practices listed here were not helpful or made things worse. IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME SO I CAN REMOVE THE LISTING HERE. What one patient hath recommended, another can "unrecommend". But I will not be posting comments about specific bad doctors for reasons of liability.
These are practitioners who have represented to me that they are knowledgable about RSI and related ailments and experienced in their treatment. As with the Patient Recommendations, I have only the word of the contributor to go by. The people listed here have simply convinced me that they might be a better place to start than a provider picked out of the blue.
These are reproduced with permission from Appendix B of the excellent book: THE MUSICIAN'S SURVIVAL MANUAL: A Guide to Preventing and Treating Injuries in Instrumentalists. by Richard Norris, M.D. International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians, 1993. ISBN 0-918812-74-7 MMBMUSIC,INC. Many instrumentalists' injuries described therein are very similar to typing RSIs, and practitioners treating them should be able to help computer users as well. Thanks to Dr. Rob Maher for scanning this appendix, and especial thanks to Dr. Norris for his permission to reproduce it.
The preface to this appendix carries the following comments by Dr. Norris: "The following list of clinics was compiled from various journal newsletter, and conference sources. It is intended for informational use only and does not imply any endorsement by the author. The clinics are listed alphabetically by state, followed by foreign clinics Please note that some of these facilities are full-service clinics, while others are primarily referral services. For further information, please contact the specific clinic."
This is the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics. Their web site contains a list with many more details about these individual clinics. I have only reproduced the basic contact information here, and only for those clinics that list expertise in musculoskeletal problems. I cannot claim that all such clinics are competent and effective in treating RSI, but they are, at least, more likely to be aware of RSIs and experienced in addressing them, than the "average" general practitioner.
5] Hellerworker trained by Sharon Butler
Sharon Butler is the author of "Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries: A Self-Care Program ". She writes: "The Hellerwork technique for releasing soft tissue injury is the best I've seen yet - and I've seen a lot of it in my 10 years doing this work. At the same time, Hellerworkers are skilled in teaching clients about making effective changes in how the body is used, how to avoid future soft tissue injury by using the body in a structurally balanced way, etc. In addition to being the best form of myofascial release available (in my opinion), it can also be some of the most effective ergonomic education as well. . . . Not all Hellerworkers will be adept at treating patients with RSI, just as not all Physical Therapists are successful with RSI. It is up to the patient to ask the therapist beforehand if they have any experience in this area. I saw the need to create a continuing education program for Hellerworkers so they could help more people around the country with their RSI injuries . . . They would be a great place to start if you choose Hellerwork as a form of treatment for your RSI." You can learn more about Hellerwork by checking out their web page.
6] Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy is a technique of relieving trigger points, muscle spasm, and pain through localized pressure. Some RSI patients have found it effective as part of their recovery. The names here were provided to me with this statement: "This list is comprised of Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapists (C.B.P.M.s). The C.B.P.M.s on this list have completed an intensive 1300 hour certification course, passed board examinations and are required to complete a 45 hour update every two years to retain their Certification as a Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist." More information can be found at the Web Site of Prudden's institute, including an list of practitioners.
Maryland Health Care Providers
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Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Henry H. Sloan E-mail Annapolis Myotherapy 3 B Sheridan Road Arnold, MD 21012 410-271-5041
Hand Clinic at Union Memorial Hospital has been in existence for many years
in Baltimore MD.
I suggest you contact Dr. Lee Dellon at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore,
Maryland as he is the ulnar nerve expert. His # is 410-832-7600. He has
extensive literature published on the success and failure rate of this
surgery and can advise you properly. He came highly recommended to me by
several people including my doctor of one year at UCLA in Los Angeles.
...You also are very close in proximity to a one of the best hand clinics in
the U.S. It is called the Raymond Curtis Hand Center at the Union Memorial
Hospital in Lutherville, Maryland. Their # is 410-296-6232. The Towson
Times published an excellent article about this clinic in the July 19, 1995
edition. I suggest you get a copy of this article.
Patient Recommendation
Here is some more info on the Peripheral Neuropathy
specialist I mentioned:
Dr. John Griffin Neurological Consultation Center Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery 601 North Caroline Street, Room 5032 Baltimore, MD 21287-0870 (410) 955-6484
I saw him at Hopkins Outpatient Center, but he may
see patients at other offices as well. Another physician
arranged for me to see him. This may or not be
necessary.
Patient Recommendation
I would personally recommed Keith Segalman from the Curtis Hand
Center at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, or Kyle Bickel, MD, chief
of plastic and hand surgery at Johns Hopkins who also trained at Curtis.
Thet are both excellent.
Patient Recommendation
- I was one of the chorus who recommended Dr. Segalman, and I have to
say he was the most thorough diagnostician of any of the doctors I've seen.
He was the first to do a thorough exam from back/neck down to my fingertips
and identified such things as bilateral cubital tunnel entrapment which had
escaped previous diagnoses.
Patient Recommendation
The Curtis Hand Clinic at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore MD was the
first in nation founded in 1975
Congress recently designated the facility as the National Center for the
Treatment of the Hand and Upper extremitiy with a 1.2 million federal grant
I went to clinic from CA for consultation and was grateful for evaluation.
Perhaps there others in locality who could offer more specifics on MDs.
Patient Recommendation
I spoke with Dr. Pascarelli's office a few weeks ago and in the DC metro
area, Dr. Pascarelli recommends Dr. Margit Bleeker in Baltimore, a
neurologist with the Center for Occupational and Environmental Neurology,
Childrens' Hospital Professional Building, Suite 101, 3901 Greenspring Ave,
Baltimore MD 21211.
phone number: 410/669-1101.. There is also a therapist there: Virginia Moratz, Dir,
Occupational Therapy, 410-462-6800, x3355 is in hospital bldg. I think they're both very good.
I've seen five doctors in the DC area. The only one I would recommend is
Margit (sic) Bleecker in Baltimore. I didn't want to go that far out of town
to see a doctor at first, but trust me, she is worth it. She is the only
doctor I've had who understand ergonomics. She is the only one who tested me
on biofeedback monitors to see if my muscles were tense. She is the only one
who recommended deep muscle massage which made a world of difference. She is
the only one who told me that although I tested within the normal range on
the nerve conduction study, I was borderline for carpal tunnel syndrome.
....
Dr. Margit Bleecker in Baltimore is extremely thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and
respectful. She has saved me from permanent disability after bouncing around
among various orthopedic hand surgeons and eventually developing RSD, a painful
offshoot that occasionally can result from poorly treated RS I. Her
therapist, Sheri, is also very good—and the office library encourages you
to obtain as much knowledge about your condition as possible. Her
contact information is listed elsewhere in this Maryland page, but
I cannot urge you enough to see this woman. She listens, she
knows, and she can be your advocate.
Patient Recommendation
Doctor -- Dr. Margit Bleecker, Center for Occupational and Environmental
Neurology (COEN), Baltimore, MD,http://www.coen1.org/ - she specializes
in RSI, and her therapist, Sherri Barnes, is extremely knowledgeable
about RSI conditions. Dr. Bleecker recommended the nerve glide
stretches and yoga as the only exercise I am to do with my hands, as
these are the only things that have proved to be helpful.
Patient Recommendation
National Arts Medicine Center
& Center for Repetitive Motion Disorders
National Rehabilitation Hospital
3 Bethesda Metro Ctr. Suite 950
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-9160
Director: Dr. Richard Norris
I haven't seen Dr Norris, but everything I have experienced
through NRH has been very helpful. My myofascial pain
syndrome and irritated nerve (resulting in RSI-type sypmtoms
of arm pain, numbness, tingling) has been improving over the
course of therapy at NRH. [ . . . ] I recommend NRH and
indirectly, the Bethesda group (I go to the DC facility) for
anybody that lives in the Washington area and hasn't found
good answers or relief for their pain.
. . .While I haven't seen Dr. Norris for treatment, I did have the pleasure of
an examination with him for workers compensation insurance company. I
think it is unusual for one to be so impressed with a physician under these
circumstances. Dr. Norris is the only physician I have seen (and I've seen
8) to relieve and re-create my pain on examination. He spent a lot of time
explaining to me what exactly is going on - he showed me pictures in books
and he even made recommendations on equipment and braces. The best part is
that his assessment of my condition has since been confirmed by my treating
physician with further diagnostic testing. If not for my attorney he'd be
my treating physician!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone with RSI.
Patient Recommendation
I saw Dr. Edward Bieber (301-530-1010) in the Bethesda area (calling it
Bethesda is a stretch)...
He was recommended by several people who had repetitive strain problems
that were successfully treated. He's also on both Washingtonian's and
Washington Checkbook's list of top doctors. He was pretty blunt about my
options, and had me get voice recognition software. Unfortunately his last
recommendation was surgery, but couldn't really say that it would produce
improvement. He encouraged me to get another opinion, which brings me to the
second recommendation.
The RSI find a doc list mentioned Keith Segalman a couple of times (at the
Ray Curtis Hand Clinic at Union Memorial hospital in Baltimore). At least
one other doctor in his practice, Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists, was
also mentioned, and my boss saw yet another doctor there for reconstructive
work.
I saw Dr. Segalman (410-296-6232) the Monday before Christmas and kicked
myself the rest of the day that I hadn't gone to him when I first found the
RSI find a doc list last summer. He doesn't particularly have the answer,
but he did provide a whole lot more explanation of what's happening in my
arm/wrist skeletal structure than anyone to date - and I've been dealing
with doctors with increasing frequency for almost two years. And - - duh!
- - the first thing he wanted done was a very extensive blood work up to
make sure that it's not something systemic causing the problem, such as Lyme
Disease or Lupus. He also didn't hold out any false hope; a systemic problem
was a long shot, but the alternative is at least one surgery.
Another patient adds: "At the recommendation of one of my
doctors, I went to see Dr. Edward Bieber. I was told to arrive 15
minutes before the appointment and did. Once I was escorted into a
patient examination room, I waited a full half hour beyond the
appointment time. He made no apology for his tardiness. I had a 2 - 3
minute session with him. (It was a follow-up to a longer initial
appointment that lasted perhaps 7 minutes.) Before he examined me, an
unidentified assistant talked to me. I do not know whether she was a
nurse, a medical technician, or someone with no medical training. I do
not know the purpose of my conversation with her or what, if anything,
she conveyed to the doctor.
I do not know whether I received adequate treatment for my problem or
not, but will probably look for another physician when I think I need a
third visit." See this explanation
regarding negative comments found on this site.
Patient Recommendation
Dr. Steve Silverston, , Normandy Business Center, 8492 Baltimore National
Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, 410 461-3435.
He helped me tremendously while I was recuperating from a broken finger
and still had to perform at the computer. Using accupressure, trigger
point therapy, manipulation , ultrasound, water therapy and exercise, he
helped restore my hand to normal functioning. He's a great chiropractor.
Patient Recommendation
Here are some referrals you may want to check out in the Baltimore area.
1. Dr. Lee Dellon is an ulnar nerve specialist at Johns Hopkins in
Baltimore. My sister and a friend of mine from the west coast has seen him
and was very impressed. He can be reached at (410)832-7600. Dr. Dellon
has also authored articles with Dr. Susan Mackinnon, a renowned RSI
specialist at the Washington Univeristy School of Medicine in St. Louis,
Missouri.
2. Raymond M. Curtis Hand Center at the Union Memorial Hospital in
Luthersville, Maryland. A friend of mine from the west coast saw Dr.
Gaylord Clark and was very impressed with him.
Congress recently designated the Union Memorial facility as the National
Center for the Treatment of the Hand and Upper Extremity and awarded its
administrators a $1.2 million federal grant. Dr. E. F. Shaw Wilgis is the
director. There was an excellent write up in the July 1995 Towson Times in
the Health section authored by Lisa De Nike.
3. Dr. Scott Brown, the former director of Loma Linda Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation in Loma Linda, California just moved over to Baltimore
to work at Sinai Rehab Center. He personally recommended I go see Dr.
JienSupKim at LLPMR because he trained him. He can be reached at
(410)578-5597. I was very impressed with Dr. Kim. Dr. Brown also took the
time to listen to my patient history over the phone before he gave me a
recommendation.
AOEC Member
Johns Hopkins University
Center for Occupational and Environmental Health
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle Clinic Founded 1978
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
AOEC Contact: Edward J. Bernacki, MD, MPH
410-550-2322 FAX 410-550-3355
AOEC Member
Occupational Health Project
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Div. of General Internal Medicine/University of Maryland
405 West Redwood Street Clinic Founded 1978
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
AOEC Contact: James Keogh, MD
410-706-7464 FAX 410-706-4078
Janie Gordon, ScM
e-mail OHP@MEDOCCMED.ab.umd.edu
Kate McPhaul, Registered Nurse, MPH
For new referrals call Kate McPhaul at 410-706-7464
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Jan Stoughton,
Myotherapy Pain Control Center
20101 Darlington Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
301-258-0205
Personal Exercise Training
Workshops & Company Seminar
Presentations Also Available
Contact Howard Rontal, Certified Hellerwork Practitioner, in Germantown, MD.
He has extensive experience working with RSI's and working on the arms, neck
and shoulders. You can reach him at 240-686-1073 or
howard-rontal@hotmail.com. He has over 20 years experience.
All the best, Sharon Butler
Patient Recommendation
I've been in the computer industry for 20+ years and began developing hand/wrist problems about 4 years ago. I was diagnosed with severe tendonitis. I've had nerve conduction studies and they were negative. No one could seem to help me and my right hand for the most part "locked up" and I was in severe pain. I haven't heard any real success stories on surgery and the fact that you lose the use of your hands for weeks after surgery was not especially attractive to me (especially as a consultant). I began to see an acupuncturist in Maryland. After the first treatment, I left his office pain free. Initially, the pain only went away for about a day and returned, but not as bad. After subsequent treatments, the length of time the pain was gone increased. I continued treatment for approximately 3 months until I was pain free. I return to him about once a year and haven't had any problems. Recently, my left hand began to experience the same symptoms. I went to see him and treatment is beginning on my left hand. My first visit was promising as I left his office able to move my wrist without serious pain. I highly recommend Dr. Daohe Fang in Severna Park. His phone number is 410-518-6368. Credentials: Diplomate of National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturist. Assistant Professor in Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinic Instructor of MD Acupuncture School. He is an M.D. in China.
North Carolina Health Care Providers
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" I found a link that sounds hopeful for anyone in the NC area. Duke
university (google musculo-skeletal disorders) have MDs who actually
believe RSI exists.
Imagine that. I have not talked to the specialist in this area yet, but
one of the doctors in his department said yes, they realize something is
going on even when there is nothing on the xrays or mris.
Makes me feel a little less nuts. "
http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Kathleen McDonald-Waddell R.N.
Partners In Health Family Clinic
P.O. Box 1226
Aberdeen, N.C. 28315
910 944 7777
Dr. Brad Batchelor Chiropractor
483 Hwy 105 Ext.
Boone, N.C. 28607
704 264 0140
fax 704 262 1182
e-mail drbatch007@appstate.campus.mci.net
Doctor Batchelor practices in the Mountains of N.C.
and cares for hundreds of people using the latest methods
available. Dr. Batchelor cares for many R.S.I. patients especially
carpal tunnel. Dr. B utilizes the new Malley Exposer, a device used
to measure alignment of the wrist bones (carpals) for alignment
and their potential to place pressure on the nerves of the wrist.
complete rehab., carpal manipulation and therapy is available with
excellent results.
Patient Recommendation
Deb Lindsay, Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist, CHT
Pro Active Therapy
218 Ashville Ave., Suite 20
Cary, NC
919-851-9199
This O/T did deep tissue massage on me, which helped. She explained
a lot about posture, movement, force, thinking about ways to do tasks
differently. She didn't dislike the Pascarelli book.
Patient Recommendation
I was seen by Dr. Bevins at the UNC Hand Rehabilitation Center, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 919-966-1056. Thomas Gilliam, an upper extremity specialist
at the Hand Center, did most of the testing on my hands, made suggestions of
ways I could improve how I work, etc. Both were very professional and good,
IMO.
2002 - I've been informed Dr. Bevins has retired. PMx
Patient Recommendation
there is a new department of Physical Medicine and Rehab at UNC Hospitals
in Chapel Hill, NC. The Head of the department if Dr. Michael Lee. His
is my physiatrist (and my husband's!). His office number is 919-966-8812.
Good luck!
Patient Recommendation
Rochelle Rodriguez, Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist, CHT
Carolina Hand and Occupational Therapy
1777 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Ste. 204
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-6255
(919) 967-6932 FAX
Patient Recommendation
Dr. Sam Moon
Division of Environmental and Occupational Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Box 2914
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 286-3232
(919) 286-1021 FAX
Chris Martin - Secretary
Office: Erwin Square, Suite 700 (2200 W. Main St.)
A different patient Comments about Dr. Sam Moon: (see this note regarding
unfavorable reviews of practitioners, please . . . .)
I saw Dr. Sam Moon once in the fall of 2003. He gave me a detailed
examination for about 2 hours, and told me his results. Though the
examination was thorough, the consultation was very expensive and I
didn't feel I learned anything that I could not have learned
online. He also didn't put me on any specific course of treatment,
only referring me to an Occupational Therapist. He was fairly negative
about the massage therapy I was doing, and I got the strong impression
he would not have recommended this on his own. It seems that massage
therapy, though very effective in treating RSI, is not generally
recognized as a legitimate treatment. For example, it is not generally
covered by insurance plans. I told him all the things I was doing to
treat myself, and he had little to add to that.
I think that most doctors don't know enough about RSI to be worth the
cost, and in any case the practice of modern Western medicine is more
oriented towards drugs and surgery than something like RSI. In this
case, Dr. Moon is a highly qualified expert in the field of
Occupational Medicine, and clearly knows a great deal about RSI, but I
still did not find him very useful.
I feel that an RSI sufferer would be better off with someone like a
good massage therapist, who would be able to give them more attention
at less cost. A good starting point for learning aout RSI is the
internet and particularly the Sorehand mailing list
(http://www.ucsf.edu/sorehand/).
Patient Recommendation
Contact Information: Sandra Barber, Heartfelt Touch, Northgate Mall Durham, NC Tel: (336)-364-1448 Email: sandy@heartfelttouch.net Web Site: http://heartfelttouch.net
I'm writing this recommendation for Sandra Barber, a massage therapist
who works out of her office in Northgate Mall in Durham.
I developed RSI symptoms in the hands and shoulders in the early
summer of 2003 brought on by computer overuse and poor posture. After
several months of worsening symptoms, I was referred to Ms. Barber by
one of her patients.
I started going to Ms. Barber for 1/2 hr. sessions from 2nd October
2003. For a while, I was going twice a week. With an improvement in my
condition, I reduced this to once a week from the 23rd of December. I
am currently (May 2004) going around once a fortnight.
While my symptoms have not disappeared, they are much less than they
were when I started going to Ms. Barber, and I must credit her with
much of the improvement in my condition. Despite what some doctors say
about it, I believe that massage therapy is valuable in the treatment
of RSI, if you can find a capable practitioner.
The other measures I have taken are stretching exercises, partly based
on Sharon Butler's book "Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome",
improvements in workstation setup, and yoga.
Ms. Barber is an experienced and competent massage therapist, and has
a good understanding of muscular structure. She has been very helpful
in making suggestions about exercises to do, tips on proper posture
etc., and is generally willing to take the time to talk and answer
questions.
Her fees are reasonable, currently at $33 for 1/2 hr, $55 for 1 hr.
Patient Recommendation
Mary B. Cochran, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Somatic Learning Center
3021 Essex Circle, Building B
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 782-6931
Mary has been certified by the Feldenkrais Guild
since 1986. Both her Functional Integration and
Awareness Through Movement classes have helped
me a great deal.
MSM Appendix B
Dr. David Goode
3000 Bethesda Place, Suite 102
Winston-Salem, NC 27103-3323
(919) 760-0120
Texas Health Care Providers
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Patient Recommendation
t took trying out a few different chiropractors before I found one that I
liked. Frank Greenberg in Arlington, Texas.
He respected my own knowledge about my condition and worked with me on the
areas I knew needed help. The other (rejected) chiropractors did two things
wrong:
1. relied on that little metal thingie to go up and down my spine.....
sorry, but I don't buy that it works.
2. another worked in his own way, ignoring the area I said needed help. Her
was fixated on the way my legs/feet laid and adjusted my back (with a metal
thingie) based on the way my feet were resting. He ignored the fact that my
problem was C6/7 T1 (shown on x-rays).
Greenberg also adjusted my wrists, thumbs, and lower back, depending on
what *I* tell him is going on.
He didn't try to get me in 3-4 times a week. We did one month at once a
week, and now it's just once a month. In a nutshell, he *listens* to me, and
I don't get the impression he wants to drain my bank account. Instead of
poking me with the "activator?," he contorts me, twists me, jumps on me,
body slams me.... all for $20 a visit... and it's working very well.
Patient Recommendation
>I'm trying to find a
>> >physical therapist or orthopedic surgeon here in Austin, Texas. Anybody
i've had a lot of luck with
stella torres at capital hand and physical therapy.
512-302-3922
do you have anthem insurance thru ut?
she is on the ppo list.
Patient Recommendation
Austin, Texas
Three years ago I saw a handfull of doctors and one chiro and finally ended up
seeing Dr. Eduardo Elizondo. I highly recommend him. His number is
476-3399. Let me know how it goes.
Self-Referred
F.J. Dallal D.C. 909 HOUSTON ST. CASTOVILLE. TX 830-538-2126 Serving
Alignment and Body Usage Adjusting. The power that made us from two
microscopic cells is still inside and does a better job of fixing things
whenever or Posture and Body usage create no or less stress. Gravity
Oxygen are very powerfull powers that we have control of their influence
better with correct posture and better body usage, i think!
Posture is the main attention and helping them adjust their posture in
the office as well as on the job developing a good posture habit has
been very helpfull.
KM writes: ... Hope this is helpful. Two therapists that practice a very effective form
of work called NeuroStructural Integration Technique or NST are in Dallas.
Their names are
Brenda Holcomb 214-679-4618 email: holcombs@prodigy.net
and
Larry Sandberg 972-233-8833 email healthybody@ev1.net
I don't know them but have taken classes in the work(it's an offshoot of
Bowen technique) so I know it's effective. They probably will be able to
help.
> I am looking for RSI success stories in the Dallas, Texas area. > Specifically I would like to know what Doctors and/or Physical Therapists > helped you. Dr Kee Fedak 1939 Arlington stadium Oaks studio 101 Arlington, TX 76011 musiciansClinic.com 817 303 7770
Patient Recommendation
I have had both carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel. My best recommendation for
the Dallas area is Dr. Robert Wilcox.
He can be reached at 972-985-7474 and is located in Plano. He did surgery on
my hands for carpel tunnel, and since he is a plastic surgeon also, there
were no visible scars left and my carpel tunnel was treated successfully.
He is now treating me for cubital tunnel but treatment has not yet been
completed.
Patient Recommendation
I have been seeing "Gail Blom". She is Certified Hand Therapist.
Covenent Hand Therapy 1101 Ohio Dr #105 Plano, TX 75093 Tel: (972) 599-9594
I could't find any good doctor, in Dallas area, who understands RSI. Just
got physiotherapy prescription from one of the orthopaedic surgeon and
started with PT.
Doctor Referred
One of the best (clinics) is the Texas Center for Music and Medicine at Univ.
North Texas - Fort worth under Bernard Rubin, MD.
Self-Referred
(Note: Dr. Clearman was previously listed the
MSM Appendix B
as being at the
The Southwest Regional Arts Medicine Center's Institute for Rehabilitation and Research,
which no longer exists. Her updated information follows:
I can be reached at the address and phone below. Please note that there is also a FREE clinic for performing and visual artists every month. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of all the people you help!
Texas Arts Medicine Center 5219 Caroline Houston, TX 77004-5803 713-524-9800 713-524-1115 fax mail@ArtsMedicine.com Rebecca Clearman MD Medical Director www.ArtsMedicine.com
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Kim White R.N. B.S.M.
Myotherapy & Fitness of Texas
5740 W. Little York, Ste. 222
Houston, TX 77091
713-466-3060
Patient Recommendation
I would like to add a doctor to the findadoc list for Houston, Texas. Dr. Alan Rosen of the KSF Orthopaedic Center. Here is their website: http://www.ksfortho.com/ Their hand specialist is Dr. Alan Rosen. http://www.ksfortho.com/rosen.htm
At the same clinic:
Dr. Samuel John Alianell, M. D. , 37, is one of a growing number of physicians practicing the medical specialty called physiatry. Physiatrists are doctors specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The focus of the specialty is restoring function to people suffering from traumatic or repetitive stress injuries that cause pain or limit their physical capabilities.
Patient Recommendation
I am in Houston. I would recommend checking out:
http://www.mysurgeon.com/hand/physicians/gabel.htm This is the Dr. I
see for RSI.
Patient Recommendation
I saw Dr. Kent Dickson numerous times. He didn't heal me but he examined
me and advised as best he could. He specializes in upper extremities. He didn't
claim to know everything and had a hint of compassion.
Dr. Kent Dickson 500 W. Main Street suite 200 lewisville, TX 75067 972.420.1776
there is a musicians Clinic in Arlington. He has been doing ultrsasound with me-
helps but doesn't cure completely. I am not seeking docs so much anymore just
trying to manage. I am not doing too bad. the doc (Chiropractor)in arlington
is : Dr. Kee Fedak - 817.303.7770. let me know how it goes.
Miscellaneous
Somebody was asking about resources in the San
Antonio area. I've just found a Hand Institute website
which seems to say all the right things. It's run by an
orthopedic group based in Houston & San Antonio.
Website is http://www.mysurgeon.com/ and follow the
link to "institutes". Hopestar Orthopedic Group is on
McCulloch Ave, phone 225-5741.
I live here in San Antonio and have had 2 hand surgeries done here. I have
also checked out the web site you mention and there is a lot more offered
here than what is available on the web. For instance, Dr. Green the leading
hand surgeon and author of "Green's Operative Hand" and many more books lives
here in San Antonio. He has also operated on David Robinson the center of the
San Antonio Spurs. Also Dr. Paul Pace, yes of the Pace picante family,
resides here in San Antonio and has a hand clinic at the downtown Nix
hospital. You can find just about any medical specialist here. San Antonio is
a medical and military city with the infamous Brooke Army Medical Center
which burn unit services patients from around the world.
AOEC Member
Texas Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Highway 271 & 155
P.O. Box 2003
Tyler, Texas 75710
AOEC Contact: Jeffrey Levin, MD, MSPH
903-877-5900 FAX 903-877-7982
Chair, Department of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine
Lesa Williams
903 -877-7948 FAX 903-877-7982
Occupational Medicine Marketing Coordinatori
Occupational Medicine General Information (903)877-3451 New Patient
Appointments
(903)877-7171 Emergency Room (903)877-7806
Connecticut Health Care Providers
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AOEC Member
University of Connecticut
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program
Farmington Ave. Clinic Founded 1989
Farmington, Connecticut 06030
AOEC Contact: Eileen Storey, MD, MPH
203-679-2893 FAX 203-679-1585
AOEC Member
Yale University Occupational/Environmental Medicine Program
135 College Street, 3rd Floor
New Haven, Connecticut 06510 Clinic Founded 1979
AOEC Contact: Mark R. Cullen, MD
203-785-5885 FAX 203-785-7391
AOEC Member
Waterbury Occupational Health
140 Grandview Ave. Suite 101
Waterbury, Connecticut 06708 Clinic Founded 1989
AOEC Contact: Gregory McCarthy, MD, MPH, RS
203-573-8114 FAX 203-755-3823
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Christine Whittlesey Godfrey
45 Castlewood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-521-5320
There's a great osteopathic physician that I'm sure can help you.
His name is Dr. Steven Shifreen.860-727-1021
He is in Hartford, Conn. prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
>If anybody's had good experiences with a PT in > the NYC/southern Conn region I'd love to hear > from you (or bad experiences for that matter).
Steve Shifreen in Hartford, Conn
860-727-1021
Massachusetts Health Care Providers
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Patient Recommendation
In Massachusetts, I highly recommend James Gronemeyer D.O. (290
Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington (781-646-7790)). He practices
osteopathic manipulation. He looks at the whole body, and how it moves,
when he diagnoses things (you're not just "the wrist" to him). He
himself spends a full hour with new patients, a half hour with returning
patients. One caveat -- he does not accept insurance. His written bill
should be sufficient for you to bill your insurance company directly for
compensation, though.
I have seen him at least 3 times in the last year. My husband is now a
regular patient of his, and one of my co-workers has seen him (and
thinks highly of his abilities) as well, after I recommended him. Dr.
Gronemeyer manipulates the body to deal with immediate issues, then
refers to a physical therapist for stretching and strengthening over
time.
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Helen N. Haskell
612 Berkley St.
Berkley, MA 02779
508-824-3302
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Claire A. Cirafice
Myotherapy & Wellness Clinic
250 Dodge St.
Beverly, MA 01915
508-922-1744
800-479-1744
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Kathy Lavelle,
4 Freeman Street
Bourne, MA 02532
508-759-9717
Patient Recommendation
Call Kerry Souza at the Coalition on New Office Technology
(617-247-6827) and make an appointment to see the RSI ACTION Health
Care Referral binder.
This is a binder with RSI sufferers' individual opinions
and experiences with health care providers in the Boston area.
It covers doctors, OTs, Physical Therapists and alternative providers.
MSM Appendix B
Music Medicine Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 Hawthorne Pl., Suite 103
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-8657
Director: Dr. Fred Hochberg
MSM Appendix B
Performing Arts Clinic
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St.
Boston, MA 02115
617-732-7432
Director: Dr. Michael E. Charness
(see next item)
Patient Recommendation
(See previous listing)
Dr. Charness has been extremely helpful as my neurologist for a disc problem
in my neck that is affecting my playing, though not caused by my playing (I
am a violinist). He has been a godsend, and I really am incredibly thankful
to have found his name on your site. Thank you!
Patient Recommendation
With all the email about cubital tunnel syndrome, I thought I should
mention that I had this problem successfully solved in one of my
elbows by Dr Nalebuff at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. I
don't have time to go into details, but for those of you who are
considering surgery, from what I found out he is one of the best
surgeons for hand problems in this area and he did a great job on me.
Obviously try to avoid surgery in the first place, but if you got to
do it, make sure you get the best possible surgeon. The consequences
of screwing up your nerves are severe as many messages to this mailing
list have documented. My surgery story, fortunately for me, has a
happy ending.
. . .
Can I just also add my endorsement to Dr. Edward Nalebuff, who operated
on my right hand about 15 yrs ago, and I never had any further problems
with it.
Patient Recommendation
When I posted my pal's experience, I had no idea people would want to know
so much about this specific doctor. Nancy feels there are prob. other
doctors in other parts of the country who have expertise very similar to Dr.
Chan's. Hopefully anyone who's interested in Dr. Chan's treatments will be
able to find a doctor with comparable training in their own town.
Here is the info from the business card:
Ping C. Chan and Domenic L. D'Addio, Licensed Acupuncturists
Acupunture,
Tui Na Bodywork Therapy,
Chinese Herbal Medicine
98 Tyler Street (in Chinatown, near South Station)
Boston, MA 02111 617/228-7228
M, W, Th, Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun 10AM - 1PM
455 Central Avenue (near Pawtucket, RI)
Seekonk, MA 02771 508/399-8820
Tues and Fri: 10AM - 6PM
I believe that Domenic is in the Seekonk office on M and W if people wanted
to call then. He is American and is easier to talk to to set up an
appointment. But I did fine over the phone when I originally called Dr.
Chan and spoke to him. Domenic is very good at explaining Chinese Medicine
to people who are unfamiliar with how it works.
Patient Recommendation
i saw a special
neurologist who deals with musicians and instrument-related injuries. He
evaluated my posture and position of my hands and, while he wasn't able to
give me any pointers, someone may be able to benefit from someone like this.
The name of the neurologist is Dr. Michael Charness in Boston, MA. I don't
know exactly which hospital he has his office in. I believe i saw him at
Brigham and Women's. I hope this helps, I don't know any of the other information (such as phone, fax, etc).
[PMx: The AMA says his office number is 617-325-2815]
Patient Recommendation
There is a WONDERFUL, gentle chiropractor who practices the
Gonstead technique in Brookline. His first name is Kirk ...
. But Gonstead practitioners are rare so you should be able
to find him. If you do, please give him my regards. He really helped me
recover from what could have been a permanently disabling car accident.
Dr. Kirk Shilts 1129 Beacon St. Brookline, MASSACHUSETTS, 02446 UNITED STATES I (617) 277-1344 chiro@mediaone.net http://people.ne.mediaone.net/chiro/home.htm
...also can highly recommend my former accupuncturerist, Geoffry D'Arcy. He was
practicing in Cambridge, last I heard. He is a TRUE healer in every sense of
the word. (Also please say hello for me; I owe him so much!) His clinic was
called Wellbeing Medical Center. He helped me with everything from the
accident to migraines to mono. He's one of the kindest men I've ever met. I
still refer to several booklets he wrote. Hope you find them; they are both
wonderful people.
Patient Recommendation
I've had excellent treatment from (and rapport with) Dr. Robert Yood, who's
affiliated with the Fallon Clinic in Worcester (no 'H'), MA where I live.
Patient Recommendation
I have received competent medical care for my RSI from Dr. R. J. McCunney,
at MIT's medical department. On the other hand, I earlier received less
than competent care from the doctor on call there asbout a year ago
(the moral being that you should be sure to get someone who deals with
RSI frequently).
Patient Recommendation
RSI doctor in the Boston area,
I can offer the name of Dr. Diamond at MIT Health Services. As you might
expect RSI is a big deal at MIT with lots of CTS sufferers. Diamond is
the local specialist. However, I have not yet seen him so I cannot
recommend him at this time. Also I don't know about access for non-MIT
people. I don't have his number at hand, but call the MIT switchboard,
617-253-1000 to get it.
....You can try Dr. Diamond at the MIT Medical Center (I'm not sure if he takes
patients outside of MIT, but I think he does...) I went to him, and he was
pretty knowledgable. Good luck!
Patient Recommendation
I heartily recommend Ben Benjamin for any massage work in the Boston area.
He wrote the book "Listen to your Pain" and is exceptionally well trained.
Patient Recommendation
WorkRite Medical Associates
427-3 Amherst St. Suite 265
Nashua, NH 03063
Phone/FAX (603) 672-2214
They have both Physical Therpists and Occupational
Therapists (with Hand Therapy certification) on staff. The
company has a superb reputation for successful management of
repetitive stress injuries.
Patient Recommendation
I owe thanks to Dr. Sarni, Dr. Stein, and
OT Priscilla Mann at Boston's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Patient Recommendation
For about two months, I went to the Spaulding rehab hospital
(the one in Boston) and saw a occupational therapist named Priscilla
Mann. She seemed *very* knowledgeable, and the exercises and stretches
she gave me seemed to help some; they certainly didn't hurt.
I even heard that she helped someone else to get tested with a nerve
conduction/emg test using a method that finally verified that he had a
problem. (Often people have rsi symptoms, but an emg/nerve conduction
test done in the usual fashion doesn't show any problem. This can make
getting workers comp very difficult.)
...
A great resource for finding Boston area doctors, occupational
therapists, chiropractors,... is the Coalition for New Office
Technology, on 650 Beacon Street. The organization has a binder full
of health care provider reviews written by rsi patients. CNOT's phone
number is 617-247-6827.
Patient Recommendation
I ended up going to the Cambridge Hospital occupational medicine
clinic, to whom I was referred by the really helpful folks at Office
Technology Education Project (OTEP), 617.776.2777.
Patient Recommendation
I personally have found Dr. Thomas Winters (617/472-9925), who was my GP
(general practictioner), very helpful in providing me with the basics of RSI
wcare. He has had extensive RSI experience. (I believe he is *the* person DEC
uses.) He was the person who referred me to Elaine LaCroix. (I believe my use
of Elaine has subsequently led her to become *the* person Lotus uses.)
The following are hand surgeons who I have been told are some of the top in
Boston. (However, it is not clear to me that surgery is usually the best
route.)
- Dr. Andrew Terrono, 617/738-0857
- Dr. Craig Stirrat, 617/232-5561
- Dr. Richard Gelberman, 617/726-2946
Patient Recommendation
Elaine LaCroix of Hand Rehabilitation, Inc. is a therapist who is very good and
is widely used throughout the Boston area. She is located at Lakeside office
park, 607 north Avenue, door 12,wakefield, Massachusetts 01880, 617/224-3480.
AOEC Member
Occupational & Environmental Medicine Program
Boston University Medical Center
88 East Newton Street Clinic Founded 1979
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
AOEC Contact: John Meyer, MD, MPH
617-638-8400 FAX 617-638-8406
e-mail: jmeyer@acs.bu.edu
Patient Recommendation
For those of you living in the Boston area: St. Elizabeth's Hospital in
Brighton has begun a Mind Body Program. Phone # is 617-562-7916.
It's based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's pain program at UMass.
Cost is $750 - your insurance may cover it. Cost includes - 8 weekly
2.5 hour sessions, one all day session, tapes, book, etc. We learned
meditation and yoga and mindfulness, etc... Dr. Pamela Pettinati runs
the program. The woman is incredible. She's been practicing and
teaching meditation for years. She also has a VERY personal
perspective...she was a reconstructive surgeon for 30 years and woke up
with myasthenia (sp) gravis (a nerve and muscle degenerative disease
that also causes double vision) about 5 years ago to find her career
over before she even got out of bed. She uses a very personal
perspective to teach the program and alot of humor too.
The hospital itself now also offers several alternative med programs
like Feldenkreis, Alexander, etc. as part of Mind Body Program.
I can't tell you how much it has helped me deal with my thoracic outlet
pain, loss of ability to do many activities I enjoy, missed work,
depression, dealing with idiotic suggestions like I should learn to
write with my right hand (I'm a left handed teacher with TOS on left
side), etc, etc...
I still don't even know if my insurance will pay...if not, it's still
the best $750 I will have spent to date!
Ben E. Benjamin, massage therapist
47 Grant Street
Concord, MA 01742
(508) 369-0514
He also founded a school which I believe is in Boston and uses his name in
the title.
Patient Recommendation
As many other RSI patients have probubly experienced I have been to a million doctors all of whom offered me no help. These Health care professionals were excellent!! 1) Christina Abbott The Abbott Center 323 High Street Westwood, MA (781)326-3841 She is a certified Neuromuscular Therapist from the Barbara Brennon School of Healing Arts. I can not possibly speak highly enough of Christina. She is extremely knowledgable in this field, treating the majority of her patients for rsi. She is one of the most sweet and caring individuals I have ever met she really listens to you and never gives up on trying to figure out what is the cause of your rsi and how she can get you to heal faster. Neuromuscular Therapy involves the laying on of pressure in areas of pain to release trigger points. There obviously is much more to NMT than that so calling her and asking what she does is a good idea. I was in constant pain from my rsi and although I am still very much recovering, after only a few weeks of visiting with her I noticed drastic improvement in my hands. I still have pain but at rest and in minor activities I have none. At the Abbott Center there are also many other specialists such as Massage Therapists, Healers, Exercise Specialists etc. A visit with Christina is $85 an hour and the Massage Therapists are around $60 an hour. Some people have been able to get this covered by insurance, I unfortunately was not able to but it has been the best thing I think I have ever spent money on - that and the Alexander Technique. 2) Cecile Raynor certified teacher Alexander Technique Associates 233 Harvard Street Brookline 02446 (617) 325 0881 http://alexandertec.com I can not speak highly enough of Cecile. She is a sweet and wonderful person who really cares about her patients in both a mind and body way. As we know with rsi not just your hands are involved, your whole body contributes to this problem. I went to Cecile on blind faith not really knowing anything about the Alexander Technique and was amazed. I had been having so much pain in my upper back from bad posture that I was for days confined to the floor. After one visit with her my upper back pain was gone and never came back. Since then we have continued to work on my posture and my own misuse of my body. I have learned so much about the way I do things and in an on going process am learning to change my misuse. I was so blown over by the power of the Alexander Technique to cure that I considered becoming a teacher. Visits are for an hour... I was refered to both of these people by someone else who is an rsi victim and because of them she is 95% better. These people will help you!!!!
Patient Recommendation
I highly recommend Olivia Cheever, feldenkrais practioner, at Wellspace in Cambridge. ph 617-876-2660. The one-on-one sessions are around $80 for an hour but she also teaches classes that are around $15-$20 per class. When I was at my worst point (in constant pain) in January 1997, and had already been to numerous doctors, acupuncturists, massage therapists over the course of 5 months, I went to Olivia and she told me I would be back in the studio painting again in 8 weeks. I had sessions with her at least once a week and went to 2 classes per week and I was practically recovered at the end of 2 months. She is a true healer.
I recommend T'ai Chi Master Yon Lee http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/%7Ehtctc/master.html
in Cambridge (Harvard University). He also has a private practice in Quincy. He is very interested in applying chi kung and t'ai chi to medical conditions including RSI (which many Harvard students get), and has worked with Harvard Medical School on many different conditions. I can only recommend him for his classes, not his hands-on healing. Doing his tai chi form regularly has been key in my recovery.
Patient Recommendation
I work in Concord, Ma. and there are two Dr.'s I would recommend very
highly.
One is a Chiropractor - Dr. Sandy Chapnick - at Billerica Chiropractic.
(Route 3 & TrebleCove Road) He has had a lot of experience with patients
with RSI injuries. He not only does adjustments but uses UltraSound and
TriggerPoint therapy as well. He has helped me a great deal.
The 2nd is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Ericson - in Winchester - from
Winchester Hand Surgery. (Route 128 to Exit 37 - to Montvale Ave) He is
be really careful and caring - he doesn't jump to surgery immediately - and
he really takes the time to listen to you.
AOEC Member
Occupational & Environmental Health Center
Cambridge Hospital
1493 Cambridge Street Clinic Founded 1981
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
AOEC Contact: Rose Goldman, MD, MPH
617-498-1580 FAX 617-498-1671
Susan Rosenwasser, MEd., Coordinator
Not a surgery tip but a plea for you to try another treatment first. Bowen technique has helped my clients with Carpal Tunnel symptoms. you could get a couple of sessions done in the first week of January and see if it didn't make a big difference (which I think it will). Ed Zabilski is one of the twenty Bown Instructors in North America and he is located in Dartmouth Mass. He travels to see his clients in a large area, so he may be closer than I think. Please give him a call and discuss this with him. I just want to save you a surgical intervention and recovery. His number is 508-636-9211.
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Mary Ann Cernak
Myotherapy & Exercise Center
184 J Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9223
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Brice Leonard Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist 171 Gifford St Falmouth, MA 02540 508-633-5217 bleonard16@hotmail.com website:nemyotherapy.freeservers.com Serving New England since 1983
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Seth P. Cheney
Treatments in your Home
12 Potter Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
508-887-0207
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Claire Naylor-Pollart
Fitness Express/Myotherapy
42 Bridge St.
Great. Barrington, MA 01230
413-528-5600
Self Referred
I also practice myotherapy and have had success treating RSI patients in my office for ten years (now on Cape Cod). I have treated musicians in the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra as well as local musicians who are serious about their music. I am myself a musician and chiropractic physician who specializes in musculoskeletal medicine, but do not limit myself to just spinal manipulative therapy as treatment. I do use myotherapy often, and also use other massage techniques. I am a sports physician, and have been a team physician for professional soccer (Cape Cod Crusaders, USISL, 1993-4), and college baseball (Cape Cod League, 1997-present). I am currently a tour physician for the AVP Professional Beach Volleyball U.S. National Tour, and also for the NBC Sports Gravity Games (Sundays on NBC, October 1999).
My father was a professional musician and taught music to adolescents for 50 years. I was also a professional musician (woodwinds) and director-founder of my college wind ensemble (Bowdoin College).
I have promised my musician patients a thorough clinical history and physical examination with appropriate diagnosis, and a caring approach to treatment. I will not waste a patient's time if their symptoms are not improving in an appropriate amount of time. I refer to an appropriate physician or physical therapist where necessary. I offer myotherapy, massage, spinal and extremity manipulative therapy where appropriate, bracing, taping, splinting, casting, and orthoses as needed. I am an expert in exercise rehabilitation and have committed my practice to the teaching of safe exercise.
I hope to help many more of us afflicted with RSI injuries. Thank you.
Gregory T. Wright, D.C. P.O. Box 676 2 Doane Rd. Harwich Port, MA 02646 Tel: (508) 432-5008 E-Mail: drwright@capecod.net
Patient Recommendation
have found Dr. Joseph Audette at Spaulding Rehab in Medford to be a very
good diagnostician, as well as being sympathetic to RSI sufferers. They
have in house PTs and OTs there, as well.
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Kathleen M. McMahon
Myotherapy Muscular Pain Relief
201 Hovey Rd.
Monson, MA 01057
413-284-1623
Patient Recommendation
I don't have a doctor to recommend, but if you need a physical
therapist, I would certainly recommend Diane Sheehan in Natick,
508-253-0773. She is particularly good at deep tissue massage.
Patient Recommendation
> i would be interested in who you went to for myofasci9al release and
the cost...
I went to Raftis Physical Therapy Associates, 313 Washington St. Suite 304,
Newton, MA, 617-332-0911. I think it was $75 for a 45-minute appointment,
but since that was 2 years ago almost, the price may have changed. My
insurance paid 80%. They have one physical therapist who specialized in neck
and shoulder treatments, and I saw her for my myofacial release treatments
twice a week.
Tell them I sent you, I might get a free massage... They also had a massage
therapist and some other folks working out of that office.
Patient Recommendation
I had terrible success with Medical Doctors, some success with Physical Therapists, but the best results came from my chiropractor (I had never been to one). The adjustments were great, but the most effect came from his use of the Active Release Technique (ART). Google this to find providers in your area.My chiro isn't listed, and he was even a teacher, because he doesn't want to pay the fee to be listed. So try calling around to chiropractors in your area and ask if anyone performs that technique. It releases the compressed nerves. I had almost 90% relief from 24/7 tingling in my hands and arms after a few weeks of this.
Daniel R. Godbout DC (Chiropractor) Northampton Chiropractic & Wellness Center 24 Center St Northampton, MA 01060 413-582-9111
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Betsy Wilkes
Greater Boston Myotherapy
43 Grand St.
Reading, MA 01867
617-942-0840
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Nadine M. Tondreault
Reclaim Health
14 Ropes Street
Salem MA 01970
508-745-2240
AOEC Member
Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Massachusetts Respiratory Hospital
2001 Washington Street Clinic Founded 1977
South Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
AOEC Contact: Dianne Plantamura, Coord.
617-848-2600 for appointments
617-848-2600 ext. 445
FAX 617-849-3290 or 617-356-2335
Patient Recommendation
Erica Waly Bourne Myofascial Pain Treatment Center 1275 Main Street Waltham, MA 02154-1762 Ph. 781-894-9430
Patient Recommendation
... currently treating patients with CTS and RSI with low level
bio-stimulation (laser) and acupuncture to achieve 100% results.
Treatment is non-invasive and non-surgical.
Kenneth Branco, Ac.
Acupuncture Resource Center
216 American Legion Highway
Westport, MA 02790
508-636-3780
AOEC Member
Occupational Health Program
Dept. Family & Community Medicine University of Massachusetts
55 Lake Avenue North Clinic Founded 1982
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655-0309
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
AOEC Contact: Thomas Hicks, MD, MPH
508-856-3053 FAX 508-856-1680
Glenn Pransky, MD, MOccH
508-856-4159
Appointments: 508-856-2818
Nova Scotia Health Care Providers
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Patient Recommendation
I moved to Halifax in September of 97 from Toronto, with a repetitive
strain injury that was reaching its second birthday. I have been
looking for resources and treatment ever since. I can't yet say that I
have found a physiotherapist to recommend. Michael Ritchie of Scotia
physiotherapy on Quinpool is quite good at spinal manipulation and
muscle imbalance. Everyone and his dog does acupuncture in Halifax;
Brian Tomie of Renova Physiotherapy in Bedford (835-6561) and Sackville
does actual dry needling of trigger points, which is a form of treatment
that many people in Toronto have had very good experiences with.
Physiotherapy in Nova Scotia is covered by the provincial health plan if
it's in a hospital clinic — these have months-long waiting lists.
Private physio ranges between $30 and $36 per session ($40 for
assessment).
The Center for Work and Health at Dalhousie tells me that Wendy Tooth at
the Physioclinic at Dalplex is good for RSI — I haven't tried her (I saw
her boss instead...). The Center for Work and Health, by the way, is
nothing to write home about, judging by my somewhat aggravating
experience with them around an ergonomic assessment of my office. This
Center was also unable to tell me the name of a doctor in Halifax who
has any particular knowledge or expertise in RSI. This is either a
measure of the inadequate state of the medical profession towards RSI in
Halifax, or a measure of the inadequate state of this Center, or both.
The local Feldenkrais practitioner is Kelly Beale (5871 Spring Garden
Road, 477-8569 phone; 458-2714 pager). He has group Awareness Through
Movement lessons (currently) Tuesdays at 5:30 at the Shambhala
elementary school, Maritime Conservatory of Music, on Chebucto at
Windsor ($10 for drop-in; discount for series), and Wednesdays at noon
at the Shambhala Center on Tower Road ($8 for drop-in). His private
Functional Integration sessions are at his office on Spring Garden
Road. I find these both helpful. I've just started yoga with Jody
Myers (823-2746), beginner classes Thursdays at 6 in the Unitarian
Church, Inglis Street ($10 for drop-in). There are lots of other yoga
teachers around. From what I have seen so far, she encourages
self-exploration, and is flexible in dealing with your physical
limitations, which makes her approach good for people with RSI.
Massage in Halifax seems to run between $45 and $70. I've had good
experiences with Linda Weeks (trained at Sutherland Chan in Toronto,
especially interested in myofascial release), who is in a chiropractor's
office in the professional center at the corner of Spring Garden and
Robie (429-3443), Don Himmelman, a shiatsu massage therapist capable of
working gently enough for someone with RSI (also at 5871 Spring Garden
Road, 429-1253), and Julie Berkowitz, Dresden Row, 423-4407, who does
lovely craniosacral work. (They're all in the $45 to $55 range. That's
really a fairly random list of massage practitioners. Some people who
are well-known for myofascial release work are Peter Goodman and Kermit
Stick at Eastwind Health Associates and Brian Jenings at Advanced
Wellness Center.)
If anyone who sees this wants to start some support group activity,
contact me (Lynette Reid) at lereid@is.dal.ca.
Self Referred
There is now a Myosymmetries Halifax Clinic, in Bedford, N.S., sister clinic
to Myosymmetries Calgary, Myosymmetries Edmonton, and Myosymmetries
Washington, D.C. They are a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in the
treatment of chronic pain disorders (as FMS, CPS, MPS), closed-head injuries,
whiplash, and CFS. Patients may be referred by their MD, chiropractor, PT,
etc. or self-referred.
Web page for the clinic may be found at http://www.myosymmetries.org
What separates Myosymmetries from others in treatment of Fibromyalgia is that
they consider Fibromyalgia to have Central Nervous System involvement.
Research done by Suart Donaldson, Ph.D., founder of Myosymmetries, shows FMS
patients to have a "signature brain spike". Using biofeedeback EEG, the
Flexyx Neurotherapy System (FNS), patients' brains are "reset" to the
"normal" mode. To the patient, this means higher energy levels, improved
concentration, no more "fog", and return to "Delta" (restorative) sleep.
Similarly, muscle imbalances are quanitified using sEMG (surface
Electromyography), where passive electrodes are placed on the surface of the
skin, over the muscle being tested. The patient is asked to perform a simple
movement, to involve the muscles in question. Comparison of muscle activity,
left side to right side, is made. Anything larger than a 20% difference is
considered an imbalance. While still connected to the electrodes, a "micro
exercise" is designed to isolate and train the target muscle. These
exercises are continued at home.
Massage therapy, myofascial work is also part of the program.
There are no physicians in the clinic, although, where indicated the patients
will be referred for a medical consult.
Which therapies are used depends on each patient's individual assessment. In
Halifax, the initial interview with the clinic director is $100.
As a former patient of the Myosymmetries Calgary clinic, I can say, without
exaggeration, that Myosymmetries gave me my life back. Previously, I had
been diagnosed with TOS, MPS, CFS, CPS, and FMS by Dr. Beverly Tompkins of
Calgary, a physician specializing in the treatment of chronic disorders. I
did not complete my treatment in Calgary
(completed 2 of 4 months), but left much improved, and continued to improve
ever since. I still have some aches and pains, but I have not "crashed"
since my return to Nova Scotia. I no longer have migraines, IBS, frequent
UTI's, "fog", severe muscle spasms, severe fatigue, costochondritis, sleep
apnea, dizziness, sleep deprivation, and I have lost 30 lbs. My success in
Calgary was instrumental in bringing the clinic to Nova Scotia. I am
co-owner of the Halifax clinic.
Martha Haley
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selecting for specialists in "ergonomics".
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Having just found your site via a reference on the RSI-UK site, I thought you may like to know of another UK doctor to add to your list. He has just got me back to normal after suffering a diffuse RSI caused by Spinal Dysfunction due to poor postures at work (I am a Sonographer working full-time for the NHS). Details are as follows:
Dr. Grahame Brown Consultant in Musculoskeletal and Sports and Fitness Medicine NHS work: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (The Woodlands) Northfield Birmingham England Private work: Birmingham Nuffield Somerset Road Edgbaston Birmingham England
I have recommended him to several of my fellow sufferers; 2 have already seen him and agree entirely re. his knowledge of this subject.
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> Sue Stone GRAD.DIP.PHYS; MCSP, SRP,MMACP (private) > The Woodland Physiotherapy Clinic > 97 Farren Road > Northfield > Birmingham > B31 5HJ > Phone: 0121 475 2560
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> dr vijay hajela @ blackheath hosp is q gd.
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> Rob Patterson, The Cherington Practice,The Old Surgery, 55 Fallodon > Way, Henleaze,Bristol BS9 4HR. Tel 0117-962-5195. > Email:-thepractice@lineone.net. > Such a sympathetic man and a an excellent practitioner (orthopaedic > physio) >
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My local hospital, UHW Cardiff, has physios who're trained in TOS and
the physios I've seen there have been really good.
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S. Gareth Lloyd BSc,DC 154, Penylan Rd Penylan Cardiff South Glamorgan CF23 5RE Tel: 029 2048 8733 Chiropractor
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>*Often recommended -- but may now have retired* > Dr. Mike O'Driscoll > Leighton hospital in Crewe (Cheshire) > 01270663930 > http://www.specialistinfo.com/data2/ZCHE.html
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> Prof. Howard Bird (NHS) > Consultant Rheumatologist > Leeds General Infirmary > Great George St. > Leeds, LS1 3EX > 0113-2432799 > also at > Research School of Medicine > Clinical Pharmacology Unit > Chapel Allerton Hospital > Chapeltown Road > Leeds, LS7 4SA > 0113-3924721
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> Dr. A. G. White (private) > Consultant Rheumatologist > 152 Harley Street > London > W1G 7LH > 020-79358868 or 2477
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> Dr. Richard Pearson (private) > 152 Harley Street > London, W1N 1HH > 020-79350444 > also at (NHS) > Harold Wood Hospital > Gubbins Lane > Romford, > Essex, RM3 0BE > 01708-345533 ext 2221
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> wrote: Hi everyone. Does anyone know of a good trigger point masseur in London, England?
Try Ainsley Moden. She's based in Chiswick.
www.bodyconnection.co.uk
She's lovely and really knows her stuff,
Cheers
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Try speaking to Leith Brown at the Harley Street Pain Clinic:
http://www.theharleystreetpainclinic.com/about.htm
He helped me hugely in a few sessions.
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Forget doctors, you're wasting your time there.
If you're anywhere near London, then go here.
http://www.physioatwork.co.uk/contactus.asp
Ask for Bronwyn, she certainly knows her stuff, treated me a while back with good results, and was responsible for pointing me in the direction of the 'It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' book that everyone reckons is the RSI bible.
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> Dr. P.V. MacLoghlin (private) > Consultant Physician > 10 Harley Street > London, W1N 1AA > 01908-661550
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Cambridge UK:
Martin Callingham
Cambridge Physiotherapy Centre
Sedley Taylor Road
Is clued up about RSI and AMT, and is very helpful.
MSM Appendix B
ISSTIP/London College of Music Performing Arts Clinic
London College of Music
Greater Marlborough St.
London, England W1V
Consultant: Dr. C. B. Wynn Parry
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> Yes, the best physio in ES physio is Giovanna Curati. > > Giovanna Curati > E S Physical Therapy 020 79071900 > 22 Harley St W1G 9PL > tel 020 79071900 >
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> I recommend my Rheumatologist who was able to > diagnose my arm problems and recommend appropriate > tests/treatments when necessary; > > Dr Hedley Berry > 96 Harley Street > London W1N 1AF > Tel: 020 7486 0967 > Website: http://www.rheumatology.uk.com/ >
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> > Dr. Adam Ward (NHS+private) > Concultant Physician > Dept. of Musculoskeletal Medicine > The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital > Great Ormond Street > London, WC1N 3HR > 020-78378833 >
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> I thought I would recommend my physio to you all. He is > specialises in rehab and is also a qualified Polestar Pilates > rehab teacher. His clinic has a Pilates gym with all the various > equipment (reformers, barrel etc.) > > It has made a world of difference in my case > (I have had RSI since 2000). > > Anthony (Tony) Kosoko > The Practice > 35a All Saints Road > London > W11 1HE > Tel 020 7229 3901 > Fax 020 7229 4901 > Nearest station Ladbroke Grove > http://www.polestarpilates.co.uk/pages/about/about1aeducators.html >
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> # Osteopaths I can really recommend Gill Birchall (MSTAT) in Raynes Park, London, > gill.birchall@virgin.net Tel: 020 8947 7098, who has helped me more than I > could ever have imagined. > > Michael Linton at the Blommsbury Centre (central London) > http://www.btinternet.com/~S.C/AlexanderTechniqueLondon.html > His personal phone no. is 07986 432007 if he's not at the centre. >
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In the UK (which sometimes tries to pretend it isn't in Europe), Dr
R.M. Pearson is an acknowledged expert sympathetic to RSI cases; he's
been an expert witness in several RSI cases in the courts, typically
on the side of the sufferer.
phone +44 171 4365961 (Harley Street)
He also practices at Harold Wood hospital (Romford, N.E. London) on
the NHS.
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For acute symptoms I went to Leith Brown, a Manipulation Physiotherapist, 30
Weymouth Street, (020) 7636 3433, 10 minutes' walk from Oxford Circus. He
was terrific, particularly for the acute symptoms. Please note that
Manipulation Physiotherapy is very different to other kinds of physiotherapy
I've experienced, and is to be distinguished from manipulatIVE
physiotherapy. The most noticeable difference, for me, was how gentle and
subtle it is, and how incredibly effective. I was out of severe pain after
my first session, and securely out of it after a few more. Along with
several other physios (I've moved around a lot) he recommended the Alexander
Technique to continue the process he had started.
(in regard to Alexander instructors,) I'd really recommend Delia Rosenboom (0208) 943 9341, in Teddington, who I know personally. You could also try: - Mary Jane Ashford at the Bloomsbury Alexander Centre (0171) 358 0534, Bristol House, 80A Southampton Row, WC1B 4BB - Sean Carey (020) 7749 7246, Alexander Teaching Centre, Rivington Business Centre, 82 Great Eastern Street - The Lansdowne Road teachers in Holland Park (020 7727 7222). Alternatively, take a look at the STAT website to find the teacher nearest you: http://www.stat.org.uk.
Everyone knows I am an avid advocate for Hellerwork, which I feel is the
finest form of bodywork in the world. Of course, I am biased as I have
been a practitioner for eighteen years, full time. I'd like to suggest
that you contact Roger Golten while you are in London. He is a very senior
Hellerwork practitioner and is very talented. You can visit his website at
www.golten.co.uk or call him at 44-207-723-5676 or 44-07956-514-522
(mobile). He'll take very good care of you. Tell him Sharon says "Hi!".
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> I have been seeing a very helpful physio on the NHS (only 6 visits > possible but I can phone her and have print outs of exercises). > If anyone from Norwich needs a helpful physio she is Katie Gillings, > Lawson Road Health Centre, Lawson Road, Norwich NR3 4LE tel: 01603 416015. >
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> Dr. Michael Hutson > 2 Regent Street > Nottingham, NG1 5BQ > 0115-9411544
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> > Dr David Warwick at Southampton General Hospital. > I went private at the closest BUPA hospital. He also has clinics at > the Nuffield Private Hospital. >
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> Dr J C Robertson, FRCP, DCH, Consultant in > Rheumatology and Rehabilitation > Private Outpatients > New Hall Hospital > Bodenham > Wilts. > 01722 336262
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> # ---------------------------------- > # Osteopaths > # ---------------------------------- > David R. Rowland (D.O.) at the Wimbledon Osteopathic Clinic, 020 8946 > 6103. I saw David only once but that is because he really understands > R.S.I.! He immediately identified the root cause of my problem and > recommended the AT for my chronic postural tension. A.T. has been a great > success but I would not hesitate to return to David Rowland if I needed > to.
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MARK ANDERSON GCC, MCA bcd Witney Natural Health Clinic, 41a Corn Street Witney OX28 6BT (01993 708583) Chiropractor
We are UK lawyers and know of good consultants over here who help us in
our work. Please phone us on 0151 284 8585 first to discuss.
Graham Ross
Ross & Co
ALeRT
http://www.alertuk.com
I am having success with my TOS clients usiong the Bowen Technique.
There is a practitioner ... in Cardiff at least.The practitioner's name is
Eilish Blade and the phone # is 07088695067. There is a Bowen sit at
www.bowtech.com and one at bowtech.uk I beleive if you want more info. it's
easy and gentle and should have a pretty quick effect.Good luck.
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John M. Balbus, MD, MPH Occupational and Environmental Medicine Washington Hospital Center 110 Irving Street, N.W. Suite EB-1114 Washington, DC 20010-2975 - phone: (202) 877-5466 fax (202) 877-4136 I'm still an AOEC member, and working with Dr. Laura Welch, a co-founder of AOEC.
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Yes, I have been going to Dr. Balbus at George Washington University. (202/ 994-1734)
He is a doctor of occupational medicine and I believe the bulk of his patients are
RSI. He sent me to Hand-in-Hand Therapy in Arlington for PT. (703/ 527-8446)
I've made more progress in the last three weeks than have in a year.
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the Feldenkrais method, which teaches people to breathe/stand/sit/move in a
non-straining fashion. My instructor is Steven Shafarman.
Steven has been the assistant of Moshe Feldenkrais, the creator of the
method himself.
Steven is now available for group classes, which is much more affordable
($20 a session as opposed to $100 individual, $160 for ten classes). And
first class is free.
I strongly recommend Feldenkrais method to people who think they can do
better in terms of their awareness/efficient use of their body.
For more information, call Steve Shafarman at 202-638-4200.
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Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist
Dore' H. Schenkendorf
APDO 1-1419
Humboldt Prive I ,Casa I
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Mexico 62000
(73)-187224
