Ergonomics: Not Just Human Factors Engineering Abie is more than a dog walker. He is a pack leader and local celebrity. He even looks a little like John Travolta. He walks with a swagger and says that this is because one of his legs is shorter than...
Those of us who had a good laugh at Randy Newman’s hilarious song “Short People Have No Reason To Live” know that being short isn’t so bad. My family is short. For us, airline travel is ghastly, but possible. We never have to duck our heads when passing through a...
Lori is an occupational therapist and she knows a lot more about seating and ergonomics than you and me. She works with clients in power and regular wheelchairs. Her job is to customize and adjust seating to help them avoid pain, discomfort and probably even pressure...
If you spend a lot of time at the computer, you probably feel tension in your shoulders and upper back. A few simple stretches outlined below by Ingrid Aria E-RYT and Jerusalem based therapeutic yoga teacher can help to reduce strain in the neck, shoulders and upper...
1. Never, Ever Do Stupid Stuff Like This! We’ve all seen it at weddings, but if you’re carrying someone on your shoulders, make sure he weighs less than you do. Your shoulders will thank you and so will your knees. 2. Replace Your Running Shoes Before The Soles Wear...
Make sure your legs fit under your desk. If your desk has shelves or clutter underneath it, you are not able to get close enough to your keyboard and mouse without reaching. Reaching for your keyboard and mouse will cause you shoulder and arm pain. If you can’t get...
I have been helping people to sit and move comfortably since 1998. I am always looking for ways to help people improve their relationships with their bodies.
I have been helping people to sit and move comfortably since 1998. I am always looking for ways to help people improve their relationships with their bodies.