Just because we are serious about ergonomics doesn’t mean we can’t approach the subject with a sense of humor. Has mainstream media got carried away with ergonomics? With all important trends in health and wellness, some people tend to invest too much...
Repetetive Strain Injuries Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) is the name given to the damage we do to our musculoskeletal and nervous systems by frequent repetition of tasks requiring fine motor skills. Although not specific to computer and device use,...
Good Workplace Energy is Good Ergonomics. Ergonomics is about overall wellbeing as much as it is about injury prevention. The environment in your office should be conducive to safe and productive working habits. A cluttered environment can easily lead to feelings of...
Text neck syndrome is a name to describe the headache, neck pain, and shoulder ache that result from the extra strain from looking down at a handheld device for long periods of time. And those are just the short term effects. In the long term, head forward...
Most computer monitors are positioned incorrectly. None of the reasons given below make much sense but with the countdown to Reason #1 the logic gets downright scary. Here is a list of the top ten reasons people give for positioning their monitors where they have to...
I often find it difficult to believe that people who pride themselves on their awareness of ergonomics have put so little thought into the setup of their offices. Case study In an extreme example, a client was referred to me by his health care professional. He was...
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.