Emergency Preparedness for Health & Safety - Ergonomics
Although technically not an ergonomic issue, emergency preparedness can be a health and safety issue. In lieu of all of the recent events attributed to global warming, I am going to deviate from our normal ergonomic channel and provide tips and ... [... more]
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Kids & Computers - Ergonomic Guidelines - Ergonomics
Provide children the skills to understand what is good for their bodies so they can make good choices for themselves. Teach healthy computer habits which can be carried into adulthood. Encourage physical activity. Children who exercised during ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel, Wrist Braces & Typing - Ergonomics
As a certified hand therapist, I am often asked if a wrist brace should be used when using a keyboard to control or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. The simple answer is - a wrist brace should not be used continuously throughout the day and night. ... [... more]
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Stretch Break Reminder - Ergonomics
Check out the Ergonomic Postcards, a new feature. The first set of postcards is called "Stretch Break". You can use them to send to yourself and to people you care about to remind you (or them) to take a health maintence break! Stretching helps [... more]
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Belly of the Muscle - Ergonomics
The belly of the muscle, or muscle belly, is a term used to described the large mass of muscle that powers the work of movement. Generally, the muscle belly is located between two tendons that each attach onto adjacent bones. In this way, the ... [... more]
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Alternate Seating on the Fit Ball - Ergonomics
A physioball is a really fun device to sit on while working. It challenges you to stabilize your body posture in minute ways, because it is never quite still. If you want the ball to stop moving, your deep posture muscles must work to insure ... [... more]
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Definition of a Joint - Ergonomics
A joint is the place where 2 bones meet. The shoulder joint is an example of a joint. The shoulder joint is the meeting of the humerus, or upper arm bone into the glenoid fossa, in the shoulder blade. There are several types of joints, ranging ... [... more]
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The Aging Workforce - Ergonomic Accommodations Benefit ...
According to Caryn Leschen, âEURoeThirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apartâEUR?. With foresight, planning, and a willingness to make accommodations for the physical changes that occur with ... [... more]
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Defining Ergonomics - Ergonomics
The science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker's body to fit the job. Simply stated, ergonomics looks at designing work to fit people. The Carpet Buyer's Handbookan online source of unbiased ... [... more]
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The Aging Workforce - Physical Changes Require Ergonomic ...
The definition of an aging worker varies greatly depending upon the source. Legally, an elderly worker is considered to be 40 or older (The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). Other agencies consider an aging employee to be 45 years or ... [... more]
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Stretching for the Computer Athlete - Ergonomics
Stretching and strengthening programs can be instrumental in easing the rounded shoulder and forward head postures that develop from computer or desk activities. Here are a few stretches that will help ease the aches and pains of the computer ... [... more]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Guidelines - Ergonomics
On October 27, 2008, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) released guidelines for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Guidelines - Ergonomics is a personally written site at BellaOnline On ... [... more]
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