Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Science of Trigger Points
It’s a while since I posted anything on this site, but my reading of recent articles by Paul Ingraham prompted me to post a link to them on this site. Many practitioners seem to accept as gospel the neat representations of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
The Evolution of Office Technology & Screen Position Recommendations
I recently was given a copy of a monograph written by Bob Sellars, a New Zealand based physiotherapist with a particular interest in Functional Capacity Assessment. The Monograph is very useful as it provides a historical perspective of the introduction … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bob Sellars, musculoskeletal disorders, screen position
Leave a comment
Dr Quintner again!
Dr John Quintner asked that I post an article he has written commenting on acceptance of ‘RSI’ type disorders by the Accident Compensation Commission in New Zealand. Here is a link to the article entitled “FIBROMYALGIA AND NEW ZEALAND’S ACCIDENT COMPENSATION … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Interesting blog from an RSI sufferer
I came across an interesting blog today that deals with the day-to-day issues faced with a sufferer. Although not recently updated, there are frequent references to lack of knowledge by the doctors in this subject (and some beautiful photography). Well … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Let’s Put Faces to the Neurogenic Hypothesis of RSI!
John Quintner has kindly agreed that this article can posted on this site. It originally appeared in Mind in Body. This article puts an important historical and personal perspective on the challenge to MPS and trigger point theories, an important alternative … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged David Simons, Janet Travell, John Quintner, myofascial pain, trigger points
1 Comment
Text Neck – The stresses in the cervical spine due to head/neck posture
The ABC recently carried a story about ‘Text Neck”: http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2015/s4159393.htm The story refers to a publication ‘Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head’ by Kenneth Hansraj, Chief of Surgery at New York … Continue reading
Are Trigger Points Real?
The first post on this site details the neurogenic hypothesis of ‘RSI’ as expounded by John Quintner back in 1991 in the aftermath of the Australian ‘RSI epidemic’. Before providing accounts of alternative hypotheses from Hunter Fry, Yolande Lucire and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
4 Comments
Quintner & Elvey – The Neurogenic Hypothesis of RSI
There is continuing controversy about the pathophysiological basis of what has been widely labelled ‘RSI’, the terminology that remains in common usage in Australia. As an occupational physician who often sees these conditions in my clinical practice, I had considered that … Continue reading
Why T.I.P.S.?
In every facet of modern life humans are interfacing with technology. Many people earn their living operating computers or utilising other electronic devices including smart phones, tablet computers and various other devices. Recreational use of such devices is increasing as … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #TIPS, Blackberry Thumb, iInjuries, Kangaroo Paw, Mouse Wrist, Repetitve Strain Injury, RSI, Wii Elbow
Leave a comment
The T.I.P.S. Site 