{"product_id":"craft-without-pain","title":"Craft Without Pain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCraft longer, stronger, and smarter — this pocket-sized guide is your essential toolkit for pain-free making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing, or weaving, crafting can take a toll on the body, this practical guide offers targeted advice to understanding the physical strains of crafting and how to prevent them — so you can keep doing what you love without discomfort or injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you'll find clear explanations of common crafting-related injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injury, plus practical strategies to avoid them. The book includes warm-ups and stretches to do before, during, and after your sessions, posture tips, guidance on tool and material choices, and strengthening exercises that build long-term resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact enough to keep in your project bag, this book is designed to support every maker’s wellness — whether you're working on your first sweater or spinning your hundredth skein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert advice on preventing pain from repetitive crafting movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretching and strengthening routines tailored for crafters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips for posture, tool ergonomics, and sustainable crafting habits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact, carry-anywhere reference for healthier making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCraft with confidence — protect your body and enjoy your hobbies for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAbout Andrea Lui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea’s expertise comes from her background as a physical therapist. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wellesley College, and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions. She is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS), and is skilled in treating a variety of patients with acute and chronic pain. She is also a NASM-certified personal trainer. Andrea is passionate about patient education and empowering her patients to help themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe began noticing that there were very little resources available to knitters, crocheters, and crafters alike on how to take care of their bodies. She was inspired to put out short videos with information on stretches, strengthening exercises, and information on how to care for your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis is preorder, the book will ship on 6\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47434990158002,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1390\/5586\/files\/413PQ32BgAL._SY445_SX342_QL70_FMwebp.webp?v=1778622503","url":"https:\/\/knitatx.com\/products\/craft-without-pain","provider":"Knit ATX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}