Welcome!
On this website, you'll find lots of info on how to treat and manage RSI, real life stories from people with RSI and advice on how to use your computer safely. And don't forget to take a look at our Helping Hand sheets for advice on how to keep doing the things that you've always done like driving, cycling, gardening, reading and more!
We are a Canberra based non-profit charity dedicated to prevention of RSI and helping people with RSI and overuse injuries.
How can we help?
If you have symptoms of RSI, we can help you with:
Our most popular resource is our quarterly newsletter, which can be accessed for free by email membership. Members also have access to guest speakers and events, a range of information and help sheets as well as our call-back service. General Information Our office is open Mondays and Fridays from 9.30am to 12.00pm, or by appointment. You can contact us on (02) 6262 5011, or at admin@rsi.org.au.
Feeling Like Life is a Struggle?
You may benefit from talking to a counsellor during these difficult times. They will have experience in listening, will ask thoughtful questions and be warm and friendly. Talking through the situation can help you take charge and relieve some of the fear and confusion. You can contact:Source: Health Care Consumers Association April 2020
New Instructional Exercise Videos
These light exercises videos are intended to easily slot into your everyday life. Follow our director, Janine, as she steps you through these easy exercises. They can be found here on Facebook Videos, or on our YouTube page.We are adding new ones frequently so please check out this link often for new content.
You can still watch these videos even if you are not on Facebook. If you have liked us on Facebook these should come up in your feed.
Join now to get our quarterly newsletter and regular email updates! Email membership is free – join here and you'll recieve:
- Our quarterly newsletter with lots of great tips to help you manage work, home and treatments,
- Info on helpful doctors, lawyers and therapists around Australia,
- Email updates on resources for RSI, medical research and recommended links,
- Our telephone information service on all aspects of RSI/OOS.
For a postal subscription from $25, click here.
The Latest Edition of our newsletter 'In Hand' is out now!
The Winter edition of In Hand is out now and covers a range of topics including:To get access to this issue and all future issues, join now FREE
Our Book: The RSI Survival Guide is out now!
Our book,‘The RSI Survival Guide’ is available now! You can purchase the e-book on Amazon here. If you prefer a hard-copy, we also have a paperback version available from Booktopia here.The book draws on the experiences of hundreds of people living with RSI, and combines practical tips and advice with true stories of recovery and hope. Using recent medical research, the book tells you everything you need to know about:- Treatments that really work
- Managing Stress
- Saving on Medical Expenses
- Managing Your Pain
- Conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Epicondylitis
Get yourself a copy now from Amazon or Booktopia.
Helping Hand Sheet on Sleep!: Sleep Apps and Tips!
We've put together some tips to help you get to sleep and reviewed some great free sleep apps.
You can find all of our other Helping Hand Information Sheets here.Think you might have RSI?
It's time to talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms in your hands, arms, neck or shoulders and they come on during or after work:- tingling,
- weakness in the arms or shoulders,
- clumsiness,
- painful sore arms, neck or shoulders,
- difficulty doing everyday tasks,
- cold hands.
Here's what our members have been saying:
"The newsletters I have been receiving over the last number of years have been invaluable and given me a lot of support."
"It is all so very helpful!""I have enjoyed your publication, and benefited greatly when my RSI was at its worst."
