STRETCHING IN THE OFFICE (book)
A book to help relieve stress, prevent injuries and maintain flexibility in the workplace. Routines to do at your desk, terminal, copy machine, in the conference room, in the morning, sitting, standing, on the phone, before shutting down and more. STRETCHING IN THE OFFICE is out of print but continues to be available on our website.
ISBN 0-936070-29-3
Over 120 illustrations and 102 pages of routines to do at your desk. c2002
Written by Bob Anderson and illustrated by Jean Anderson.
Contents:
INTRODUCTION pg.x
Computer & Desk Problems 2
When to Stretch 4
Where to Stretch 4
Benefits of Stretching 5
How to Stretch 6
Go by the Feel 10
STRETCHING ROUTINES pg.17
Good Morning!(Startup) Stretches 19
Neck & Shoulder Stiffness 20
Lower Back Stretches 21
Stretches for Keyboard Operators 22 Stretches for Graphic Artists 23
Office Meeting Stretches 24
Online Stretches 25
Stressed-Out Stretches 26
Really Stressed-Out Stretches 27 Spontaneous Stretches 28
Copy Machine Stretches 30
On-the-Phone Stretches 31 Before-Walking Stretches 32
Adios! (Shut Down) Stretches 33
Sitting Stretches 34
Standing Stretches 36
Sitting and Standing Stretches 38
A PAIN-FREE BODY pg.43
Repetitive Strain Injuries 44
Ergonomic Principles 46
Hand Arm Shoulder and Neck Stretches 52
Hand Wrist and Forearm Stretches 54
Wrist Stretches 55
Good Habits for a Pain-Free Body 56
Office Exercises by Bill Pearl 58
Moving 60
STRETCHING INSTRUCTIONS pg.63
Detailed Instructions on How to Do Each Stretch- 64
Hands & Wrists 65
Shoulders & Arms 69
Shoulders, Arms & Neck 73
Neck & Shoulders 74
Chest 75
Legs 76
Back 79
Face 81
Exercises 82
APPENDIX pg.87
Bibliography (Reviews of Books, Newsletter, Catalogs, & Internet Resources) 88
Body Tools 92
Index of Stretches (All the stretches in the book) 94
Index 96
About the Authors 98
Credits 101
STRETCHWARE USER MANUAL
Introduction M-2
Installation M-4
The Basics M-7
Preferences M-14
Stretching Routines M-24
Topics M-26
Tips & Tricks M-28
Troubleshooting M-32
Index of Stretches M-34
ONE BOOK FITS IN A 9" x 12" USPS PRIORITY FLAT RATE ENVELOPE FOR $8.95.
