Muscle Biofeedback at the Computer clearly and thoroughly describes a step-by-step approach for improving health during any kind of computer use. Highly practical and user-friendly, the concepts and recommendations of every chapter integrate the most recent advances in ergonomics, holistic health, and mind-body research. Most technical books aimed at clinical researchers can be difficult to follow. This book serves as a model for translating rigorous science into understandable text for the researcher, as well as for the health professional, and the average computer user. Muscle Biofeedback at the Computer provides a consistent 'you can do this' message that is entertaining while it educates. Peper and Gibney succeed admirably in providing the reader with an easily approachable and useable guide that will be valuable to anyone interested in improving the health of people using computers.

“Chapters 7 and 8 will likely be most coveted by entrepreneurs seeking to translate knowledge into action in the workplace and are worth more than the price of the whole book… Peper and Gibney provide a brilliant template for replicating San Francisco State University’s award winning ‘Healthy Computing’ program.”
Rick Harvey, Ph.D., San Francisco State University
   
"Muscle Biofeedback at the Computer is an exciting and indispensable guide for the prevention of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). This comprehensive text provides clinicians with step-by-step instructions for implementing proven strategies to promote healthy computing."
Fred Shaffer, PhD, BIAC, Truman State University

“Erik and Katherine had the brilliance and foresight to know that employees can learn the most from each other. Their peer-based models and techniques for ergonomic safety have been the most effective methods we have found to reduce our injuries”
Denise Fox Needleman
Associate Vice President Human Resources
Safety & Risk Management San Francisco State University

"This textbook will be of great interest to ergonomists who work with persons who use computers daily. It will also be of great interest to employees since it deconstructs the myth that computer-related injuries are caused only by repetitive motion or inappropriate ergonomics. The detailed, sequential instructions on how to use a single-channel surface electromyography within a systems perspective in the workplace allows individuals to become aware (the first step in prevention) and to develop skills to mobilize their health. It is a necessary and required book for the clinicians as well as anyone who is interested in avoiding computer related injuries. The well-structured practices in this book are an excellent prescription for prevention and health."
Gabe E. Sella, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc.

"A clear intervention blueprint for the successful management of repetitive motion injury and pain. It recognizes the big picture (muscular sensory awareness, stress management and optimal performance), while simultaneously attending to specific clinical and educational interventions (ergonomic assessment, surface EMG sensor placement and trainee training strategies). A comprehensive how-to-do workbook for consultants and clinicians focusing on the prevention and treatment of muscular skeletal pain disorders."
Philip A. (Tony) Hughes Ph.D.

Erik Peper, Ph.D.
Erik Peper, Ph.D. is an international authority on biofeedback and self-regulation. He is Professor and Co-Director of the Institute for Holistic Healing Studies / Department of Health Education at San Francisco State University. He is President of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe and past President of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. He holds Senior Fellow (Biofeedback) certification from the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America He was the behavioral scientist (sport psychologist) for the United States Rhythmic Gymnastic team. He received the 2004 California Governor’s Safety Award for his work on Healthy Computing and the 2005 Sheila Adler Award from AAPB for his efforts to support and encourage student participation. He is an author of numerous scientific articles and books.  His most recent co-authored books are Healthy Computing with Muscle Biofeedback, Make Health Happen: Training Yourself to Create Wellness and De Computermens. He is also the co-producer of weekly Healthy Computing Email Tips. His research interests focus on psycho-physiology of healing, illness prevention, voluntary self-regulation, holistic health, healthy computing, respiratory psychophysiology and optimizing health with biofeedback.

Katherine Hughes Gibney
Katherine Hughes Gibney is a biofeedback therapist, ergonomic evaluator, risk management consultant, educator, and author. She co-produces Healthy Computing E-Mail Tip, publishes numerous articles on health care, and is co-author of two books. She is co-founder and co-director of Atma Health Care, an interdisciplinary clinic, as well as the founder of Atma Business Health Services, which provides holistic administrative solutions to businesses of all sizes. At San Francisco State University she served as program coordinator and educator for the Advanced Training Program in Holistic Health for Japanese Health Professionals. As a consultant to the Risk Management Department at San Francisco State University, she was instrumental in developing and implementing an innovative workplace injury prevention program that received a Governor’s Employee Safety Award in 2004. Her research and clinical interests focus on peak performance and sustainable wellness, prevention of work-related injuries, women’s health, and business health.

Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: The Biofeedback Foundation of Europe; 2nd edition (May 2006)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Price : € 39,95