Ergonomics Articles

1). Ergonomics In The Workplace By : Peter Velikanov
As the number of employees who work in an office environment increases, so do the number of common office injuries. This is because many offices do not have an ergonomically-correct facility for their workers. In recent years, having an ergonomically-correct work environment has become as important as pay scales and benefits packages. Employees want to know that the time they put in the office on a daily basis is not contributing to a decline in their health with onset of afflictions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Repetitive Stress Injury.
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2). Ergonomics and You By : Barney Garcia
Ergonomics is defined as the study of human factors and how they affect the design of equipment, systems, and jobs. The term human factors and ergonomics can be used interchangeably. The formal definition of ergonomics is:
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3). Massage Therapy And Repetitive Strain Injuries By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT
There is no question that conservative therapy is the best option for those suffering with a Repetitive Strain Injury. From Trigger Finger to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, conservative therapy produces the best results, limited side effects (if any), quicker results and long-lasting relief. There are many types of conservative treatments that provide a variety of positive benefits to the user.
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4). Learn how to Deal with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) By : Nishanth Reddy
The work pattern of computer professionals carries a lot of orthopedic disorders. The chief complaint is constant pain in the upper limbs, neck, shoulders, and back. Upper limb disorders (also called RSI, or tenosynovitis) are the most worse as they may rapidly lead to permanent incapacity. Repetitive strain injury occurs when the movable parts of the limbs are injured.
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5). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Do You Have It? By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT
Carpal tunnel syndrome reached epidemic proportions in the 90’s and has now achieved a status equaling pandemic proportions in the 21st century. With carpal tunnel syndrome having such devastating effects on millions of people each year, how do you know if you or someone you know has it? With so much attention and hype the past 10-years concerning carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace, you would think that a clear-cut picture would exist regarding the “how’s” “why’s” and “what is it’s” of carpal tunnel.
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6). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms, Tests & Treatments By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a devastating injury that affects more than 8 million people in the United States and continues to increase each and every year. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) that are everywhere; homes, offices, assembly lines, grocery stores, book clubs, construction sites, dental offices,.
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7). Ergonomic Solutions: A "Hands On" Experience By : Ruben Soliman
Many products may look to be “ergonomically designed” or “ergonomically inspired” but just because it may look “ergonomically designed” does not mean that it was.
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8). What You Need To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By : Daniel Smith
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disease that occurs in the wrist and it is affecting more and more individuals each year. As a result of unwarranted pressure occurring on the median nerve, a nerve located in the wrist and responsible for much of the functioning of the hand, the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel may appear. Symptoms associated with Carpal Tunnel.
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9). Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) – An Overview of Preventive Methods By : Nishanth Reddy
MSD’s can range from general aches and pains to more serious problems. Medical practitioners do recommend that all the users who use computers regularly should report signs and symptoms as early as possible to prevent serious injury or permanent damage. The most commonly noticed signs and symptoms of MSD associated with computer use are as follows: Signs.
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10). Ergonomics – your desk setup is important to your well being By : john
Your computer desk, it might not look like much, but if you work with your computer a lot, it’s actually a very important thing in your life. If it’s configured wrongly, you could find yourself with wrist and back pain, not to mention struggling to think or work up the motivation to do anything at all. Why is this? It’s all down to ergonomics. Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the science of how we interact with things like computers and desks.
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11). Ergonomic Questionnaire By : Nishanth Reddy
These days, computers have become so inevitable part of our lives that we need to use it for various purposes. Be it a free time or working hours, except a very few people, all depend on this machine to get their jobs done. There are certain things you need to know about the computer work hazards and the preventive techniques you need to follow to make your stay in front of the computer, trouble free.
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12). Thinking about a desk for your computer? By : john
If you’re buying a computer desk for yourself, it can be difficult to know what to get, especially if you have never bought one before and have no idea about ergonomics. Remember that ergonomics isn’t just about stopping injuries when it comes to computer desks – it’s also like a kind of feng shui, making your work space the best possible one for you to be in.
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13). Ergonomics - Are you sitting comfortably? By : john
Ergonomics is, basically, the science of comfort. It is the study of how your equipment affects you when you are at work, both in terms of maximising your efficiency and reducing any health risks that might be present. Where you’ve probably heard the term, though, is used in relation to computer equipment: mice, mouse mats, keyboards, monitors, and the like.
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14). Designing A Home Office By : Carmen Natschke
Quick Tip #1 When buying furniture TRY IT OUT. Sit in the chair, bring the chair up to the desk. Can you reach comfortably, do your feet touch the floor, do you feel support for your lower back? This is important because a bad chair will lead to bad posture which will make you tired and achy both of which are not conducive to working successfully. Quick Tip #2 If using a standalone monitor position it 16” to 28” from you and align the top of the monitor even with your head.
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15). Ergonomics Overview - What Is It About By : Matthew Hick
When you excessively repeat a physical movement such as typing, you can stress the musculoskeletal system of your hands, wrists, elbow, shoulder, neck and back to the point of minor or even major injury.
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16). Ergonomic Essentials - What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? By : Matthew Hick
When you continually stretch and pull the muscles and nerves in the wrist and hand through excessive repeated motions at work or home, carpal tunnel syndrome may occur causing pain, numbness and weakness in the hands, fingers and wrists.
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17). Advantages of Using Stackable Chairs By : Amy Nutt
Although stackable chairs have an unfortunate reputation for being "cheap," the truth is that there are many benefits to using stackable chairs for your home, workplace, or recreational activities.
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18). Alternating Pressure for Back Pain Relief By : Kathryn Lively
All workers may have one thing in common in a bad back if nothing is done to treat the pain and discomfort. Alternating pressure relief is one such method.
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19). Writers and Ergonomics By : Ken Hassman
This article talks about the need to pay attention to your body if you sit in a chair at a computer for long hours and talks about some of the ergonomic solutions to this problem
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20). How to Sit at Your Computer for Hours Without Pain By : Bruce Humphries
Learn how to correctly set up both your chair and computer desk to be able to work for hours with injuring yourself. These are the recommendations I give my patients to help them achieve correct sitting posture and computer ergonomics.
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21). Neck Pain After Extended Computer Use By : Philip Cordova
Does your neck hurt after you use your computer? Is it hindering your ability to get your work done? A little work and a few stretches should take care of it.
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22). Health Risks for Medical Transcriptionists By : Stephanie Foster
Medical transcription is a great work at home job, but you do have to take care of yourself. Take some time to learn about having a good home office setup for transcribing.
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