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This is the home page of the LA RSI Support Group. We feature information about our meetings and about RSI (repetitive strain injury). These potentially disabling soft tissue injuries are often referred to as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but, unfortunately, CTS is just one of many repetitive strain injuries. Hopefully you'll inform yourself about RSI so that it doesn't 'happen' to you. If you're already having problems, please don't ignore them and hope they'll go away. Learn what steps you can take to prevent further damage to your irreplaceable hands and arms.

The LA RSI Support Group can be contacted at asklarsi@yahoo.com

If you'd like to get involved on behalf of injured workers in the State of California, please read this important letter from the Rand Institute for Civil Justice.

Please read this important article on the Incidence of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in Repetitive Strain Injuries.

Who
The Los Angeles RSI Support Group was started in early 1996 by three injured workers who met on the listserv, SOREHAND. We held our first group meeting in the Eagle Rock Library in June of 1996.

When do we meet

3rd Saturday of the Month

10:00am to 12:00pm

Where

Sherman Oaks Hospital and Burn Center

Doctor's Conference Room

(On ground floor, next to the gift shop and near the Emergency entrance.)

4929 Van Nuys Blvd

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

What's Planned
All issues associated with RSI -- from Workers' Comp to alternatives to surgery -- are open for discussion at our meetings. (Meetings Schedule) We explore solutions for dealing with and healing from these now epidemic injuries. We hope to see you at our next meeting. Note that all meetings are FREE!

If you'd like to be on our mailing list to receive a reminder of monthly meetings and speaker updates, etc., send a blank e-mail to larsi-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. We post about six mailings a month, on average, and you may leave the list automatically by sending a blank email to larsi-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Dr. Emil Pascarelli & Lisa Sattler, MS, PT, spoke to LA RSI at our November 2002 meeting. They have given permission for the first 15 minutes of their talk to be posted. Just follow the link to download audio.

The LA RSI Support Group would like to thank all those who made page contributions, with special thanks to graphic artist Karen Vaisman who created our logo. Other examples of Karen's distinctive designs can be viewed on her portfolio page.

IMPORTANT Announcements

Important Update!

Our meeting format has changed to include a “traditional” support group time that will be moderated by a fellow LARSI member. RSI sufferers, their friends and family, and practitioners are all welcome and encouraged to participate during this time. The new meeting schedule is as follows:

10 a.m.: support group time
10:45 a.m.: break
10:55 a.m.: announcements
11 a.m.: presentation by scheduled speaker
Noon: informal meeting time
12:30 p.m.: adjourn

DO YOU BELIEVE IN RSI? WE NEED YOUR HELP!

LA RSI has gotten involved in the workers' compensation reform battle and has developed community outreach projects. We are seeking volunteers who can donate even a little bit of time to help us expand our presence in the community.

Please contact us at (818) 753-2836 or asklarsi@yahoo.com.

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Site updated 11 JULY 2006 by RQ

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