Carson Demers is a fantastic knitter! He is also a longtime physical therapist, as well as an egonomic specialist. While spending years in PT, Carson frequently came in contact with patients who had this or that ailment….all related to their knitting! This prompted him to write this informative book analyzing the impact of our body position, how we hold our needles, how we build tension in various parts of our body….all resulting in those aches and pains we attribute to ‘the aging process’! But. “Like yarn, our muscles are composed of energized fibers that are under tension.” (p. 25) And when muscles are constantly under tension, they are bound to rebel with overuse, if we don’t use them in the right way! Let Carson explain, and then guide you, making sure you find the right positions, needles and even yarns to allow you to enjoy the community of knitting for as many years as possible!
While not a ‘medical’ book, there are great graphics and illustrations showing how tendons and muscles interact, and how they respond to over/misuse…and how you might be able to avert pain and even potential surgeries. Through intervention and many simple exercises to help support and strengthen those joints and tendons so important to continued knitting enjoyment, you will surely be able to continue with your passion….pain free!
Carson Demers is a fantastic knitter! He is also a longtime physical therapist, as well as an egonomic specialist. While spending years in PT, Carson frequently came in contact with patients who had this or that ailment….all related to their knitting! This prompted him to write this informative book analyzing the impact of our body position, how we hold our needles, how we build tension in various parts of our body….all resulting in those aches and pains we attribute to ‘the aging process’! But. “Like yarn, our muscles are composed of energized fibers that are under tension.” (p. 25) And when muscles are constantly under tension, they are bound to rebel with overuse, if we don’t use them in the right way! Let Carson explain, and then guide you, making sure you find the right positions, needles and even yarns to allow you to enjoy the community of knitting for as many years as possible!
While not a ‘medical’ book, there are great graphics and illustrations showing how tendons and muscles interact, and how they respond to over/misuse…and how you might be able to avert pain and even potential surgeries. Through intervention and many simple exercises to help support and strengthen those joints and tendons so important to continued knitting enjoyment, you will surely be able to continue with your passion….pain free!
