| When you purchase a computer, the manuals usually describe, though sometimes very poorly, how to plug everything in correctly and operate the programs. The single greatest oversight is the absence of any information about how to properly integrate the human body with the mesh of electronic nirvana. This is where ergonomics comes in. | |
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Contrary to the beliefs of some individuals, the human body was not designed for a sedentary life style (this includes the countless hours dedicated to surfing the web for useful information like this site). And as with any other "manual on the human body", ergonomics is a vast topic that requires individual tailoring. The following is a breakdown and description of a variety of topics on ergonomics: |
| RSI Defined - Repetitive strain injury is a term that
covers a wide range of diagnoses and problems. The common
denominator between the injuries is that they are all
caused by repetitive type movements or repetitive
posturing… RSI treatment and prevention - There are a number of ways to treat repetitive strain injuries. The treatments vary widely due to the fact that repetitive strain injury is actually a term that stands for a lot of different diagnoses. The injury is treated according to the diagnoses and what is assessed during the evaluation… Office environment and equipment - Combining good posture, body mechanics, and work technique while working is made easier if the right equipment is used. Use of good equipment that is set up properly can aid in the prevention of injuries… Assessment tool - The assessment tool is designed so that you can try to trouble shoot what it is that you may be doing wrong while you are working. Click on a body part to obtain a list of postural or positional risks for that particular part. Possible solutions are also included… Streamed Instructional Videos - This link takes you to the latest in multimedia ergonomic instruction. You can watch streamed videos covering a wide variety of ergonomics related topics. We are constantly expanding our library of videos, so stay tuned... |
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