An Overseas RSI Patient's Recovery Story

Ingela T. Flatin, Norway

I had been having problems with my arms and hands for nearly four years when I found out about RECOUP and Dr. Sharan via articles I found on the internet. Up until then I had gone to several physical therapists, an osteopath, a naprapath and an acupuncturist. Everybody seemed to find one piece of the puzzle, but it was only when I came to RECOUP that the whole picture (TOS) was put together and thus could be treated in a holistic manner. I spent a little more than two months in Bangalore (April to June 2008) and during that time I went from having constant, diffuse pain in my arms to being nearly pain free and quite a bit stronger than when I arrived.

The programme at RECOUP has several strengths: Firstly, the intensive nature of the treatment programme with several treatments per day (on the longest days I had 8 therapy sessions). Secondly, the interdisciplinary approach to the treatment. The massage therapy (trigger point and myofascial release) makes up the major part of the treatment, but a vital additional part is the yoga therapy (with stress management which includes an emphasis on the importance of proper breathing), the cognitive-behavioral therapy and the fitness sessions. There are also sessions on ergonomics and nutrition. As musculoskeletal problems often are complex, this approach can help the patients deal with the underlying causes in a sustainable manner. And lastly; the therapists and staff are exceptionally skilled, warm and enthusiastic. It was a joy to be there. I have never before been in contact with an organisation filled with so much positive energy. It was a fantastic experience, and I recommend anybody with similar problems to go to Bangalore and experience for themselves.

Posted on July 10, 2008

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