What is Ergonomics and How Can it Help You?
You may have heard the term ‘ergonomic’ thrown about from time to time, especially in reference to computing equipment.
But did you know that ergonomics is an entire field of study? There is a great deal of work that goes into ergonomic design and office set up, and knowing a little about it may make the difference between your ongoing comfort or the potential for ongoing, painful health conditions.
Back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are just two of the conditions that may be caused by spending long hours working in the wrong position.
As little as the wrong seat height or wrist position can be enough to trigger these painful problems. Without changes being made, and if left to go on for long enough, carpal tunnel syndrome may even need surgery to attempt to correct it.
Prevention is the key. Ergonomics can be considered user-centered design, and in short it is the practice of designing both the working environment and the tools of work to fit the physical needs of the person. Read the rest of this entry →
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