Terry, Having been a dealer and tech for a number of years, i.e. large volume of tuning, I can perhaps give a few pointers. First, stretch. Second, eat well. Third, try using an impact hammer for verticals. Fourth, try "contrast baths" for inflamed tendons, bursa and muscles (4 minutes in very warm water, 1 minute in very cool water). Fifth, check out the classes in piano prep, impact hammers, physical therapy, etc. at the Institute in Arlington, VA this summer. I hope this helps a little. Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT Assistant Director - PTG National Institute July 5-9, 2000 - Arlington, VA email: agilreath@mindspring.com Visit the Institute 2000 web page at: http://www.equaltemperament.com/PTG/ -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Charly Tuner Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 2:17 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Stable Floor tunings? Bob, Very interesting information...which is why I love this list! Btw, After only 3 weeks on the job as a floor tuner, and having tuned 4-5 pianos a day (I guess that's a lot of pin turning for a newbie!), my tuning hand, specifically my fingers and thumb joint is very noticably stiff and painful in the morning and late at night...feels like arthritis..and I'm still a young man! Wonder if this could just be a result of having NEVER done this before, and I may be over-doing it a bit, too much too soon, right out of the gate. Anyway, I guess this is part of the game. I am going to start a strength training program where i work out...concentrating on neck, back and upper body. In the mean time I think I'll take this opportubity to take a couple aspirin and soak my hand in some epson salts! Ariverduchee Terry
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