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Frequently Asked Questions
What is bodywork?
Bodywork is a generic term used to describe different types of therapeutic massage or manual therapy techniques. It is used to differentiate between Swedish or spa massage whose primary focus is relaxation, and therapeutic massage whose focus is recovery from injury. Bodywork indicates "hands on" and "working with the body" modalities.
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When I receive the bodywork will it hurt?
RSI Solutions therapeutic bodywork ranges from strong deep tissue work to gentle functional release techniques. Generally the bodywork feels great, like a slow deep massage. In some cases when the muscle tissue is severely injured, there will be some discomfort. However, we will work sensitively with you to find a level of pressure and speed that your body can accept.
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How is your massage therapy different?
Our treatment program focuses specifically on the areas of your body that have the strongest impact on your RSI symptoms. We also work with your whole body to restore length and proper alignment (posture). Different bodywork modalities are combined to gain maximum reduction of symptoms. Learn more about our treatment programs.
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How many treatment sessions will I need?
There are many variables which determine number of treatment sessions needed: the severity of your condition; how long you've been experiencing the symptoms; the condition of your muscle tissue; how diligent are you at following the self care program, etc.
RSI Solution's treatment protocol works in sections of six sessions. We evaluate your progress after each section, and create a plan of care for the next section of treatment. The average number of treatment sessions is between 6 and 18 depending on the severity of your condition. Learn more about our treatment programs.
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Will my RSI symptoms ever go away completely?
This is a difficult to question to answer. There are many variables that determine how completely your condition will resolve. The severity of and how long the symptoms have been present are the strongest determinates. Some clients have 100% relief others get to 75%.
What is clear is that muscle tissue that has been injured tends to pick up strain easier than healthy tissue. In many cases you must manage your activities and be aware of the tension and strain in your body. Our education and self care programs will teach you to become the expert of your body and managing your symptoms.
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Do you work with L&I clients?
Yes, we often work with L&I clients. RSI Solutions is a registered provider for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industry. We will bill them directly for your treatment.
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Do you accept health insurance?
RSI Solutions does not bill directly to health insurance companies. We will provide you with an "insurance friendly" receipt, and you can submit this to your insurance company for reimbursement. You should first check with your individual insurer to find out what they reimburse for non contract provider services.
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Do you work with small businesses?
Yes, we enjoy working with small businesses that value their employees. Our employee training packages and ergonomic assessments can be tailored to small or large businesses. Go to our For Businesses page to learn more about these programs.
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What is an ergonomic assessment?
Ergonomics is the study and application of adapting the work environment to the human body. The proper ergonomic fit of a workstation allows a person to work comfortably with proper body alignment.
We will go to your workplace, evaluate your workstation, and recommend solutions to the ergonomic fit of your workstation to your body. Learn more about our ergonomic assessment program.
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What is a selfcare stretching program?
RSI Solutions has partnered with Sharon Butler to offer our clients "Self Care For RSI". These are stretching and educational programs designed to relieve RSI symptoms. The programs are individualized to specific RSI conditions and to different occupations with high incidence of RSIs. The programs educate you about RSIs while teaching specific stretches to prevent and relieve RSI symptoms. They are easy to follow and comprehensive. Learn more about Self Care for RSI.
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What is PRSI?
RSI Solutions has partnered with PRSI Break Software Inc to offer this quality program to our clients who spend much of their time on a computer. Once installed on your computer PRSI (pronounced Percy) will be your personal stretch trainer. An animated trainer will appear on your monitor and guide you through a short stretch break in real time. The window will then disappear until the next scheduled stretch break. Taking these short stretch breaks at regularly scheduled intervals is extremely valuable to prevent and relieve the symptoms of RSIs. Learn more about the PRSI Break software program.
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