Ergonomic Assessment Tips Archives - Ergonomics Advance https://ergonomicsadvance.com/category/ergonomic-assessment-tips/ Ergonomic Specialists for the Advanced Workplace Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:17:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://ergonomicsadvance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-logo-for-header_1-32x32.png Ergonomic Assessment Tips Archives - Ergonomics Advance https://ergonomicsadvance.com/category/ergonomic-assessment-tips/ 32 32 What To Look For When Purchasing A Standing Desk https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2020/01/08/standing-desks-what-to-look-for/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:40:28 +0000 https://ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=1449 Introduction People often tell me that a standing desk will alleviate all workplace discomfort. In reality, standing workstations are not for everyone. In this article, I will give you points to consider before purchasing a sit-stand workstation. These People Likely Need It Often, employees with hip pain or returning to work after back surgery will […]

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]]> The Vertical Evoluent Mouse and the User Friendly Workstation https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2017/02/01/ergonomic-vertical-mouse/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 02:37:03 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=385 Can a vertical mouse help improve workplace ergonomics? We were not made to hold a mouse all day. Between the pressure on our wrist and the awkward positions, using a mouse for some four to six hours a day can cause discomfort and possibly tendonitis.  When grasping a generic mouse our palms and wrist rest […]

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]]> How to Avoid Eyestrain when Using the Computer? Part II https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2017/01/18/how-to-avoid-eyestrain-when-using-the-computer-part-ii/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:06:53 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=365 (This is a continuation of a post.  To see Part I click here)     How can we avoid eyestrain? 1) Positioning The first course of action is positioning the computer at an appropriate distance. We want to position the monitor at a distance that is not too far to diminish our ability to read […]

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]]> How to Avoid Eyestrain when Using the Computer? Part I https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2017/01/17/how-to-avoid-eyestrain-when-using-the-computer-part-i/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:04:40 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=359 Are we causing unwanted strain to our eyes by looking at the computer for long periods of time? Is there a way to continue working efficiently at the computer without it having to result in headaches? There are a variety of solutions to protect your eyes when sitting at the computer. In this two part […]

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]]> Repetitive Strain Injuries and Computer Usage https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2016/12/20/repetitive-strain-injuries-and-computer-usage/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:25:30 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=353 Am I really at risk for injury while using a computer? We often think of injury as a sudden occurrence. “The back pain came from the heavy object I lifted yesterday.” “The broken nose came from an elbow during a basketball game.” “The hip fracture occurred after I fell.” The common thought on injury is […]

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]]> How Should I Position My Wrist at the Computer? https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2016/09/23/the-correct-position-for-your-wrist/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:11:33 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=49 How should I position my wrist when sitting at my workstation?  An ergonomic specialist will usually recommend positioning the wrist in a neutral position.  But, what does this mean? Keeping the wrist in a neutral posture means keeping the wrist aligned with the forearm.  You should be able to draw a straight line from your elbow to […]

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]]> Ergonomic Footrests: Can it Help? https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2016/09/23/ergonomic-footrests/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:03:56 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=45 Can an ergonomic footrest help me? A good ergonomic footrest can be one of the most important items at your workstation.  An ergonomic footrest is beneficial for people whose feet do not reach the floor.  Many office chairs sold today are pretty tall, and shorter employees, whose feet  barely reach the floor, will scoot away […]

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]]> Reducing Wrist Discomfort with Exercise https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2016/09/23/reducing-wrist-discomfort-with-exercise/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:42:06 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=35 Wrist Stretches? Which exercises help reduce wrist discomfort?  What is the most important stretch I can do to relieve the discomfort in my wrist? When I perform an ergonomic assessment, I will often notice that the more clients use their wrist during computer tasks the more chance they will experience discomfort.  This is especially true […]

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]]> The Ergonomic Evaluation and Lumbar Supports https://ergonomicsadvance.com/2016/09/23/the-ergonomic-evaluation-and-lumbar-supports/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 01:04:14 +0000 https://www.ergonomicsadvance.com/?p=26 Which lumbar cushion should I get?  As ergonomic experts specializing in providing ergonomic assessments and evaluations, we really need to see exactly how you interface with your computer first before we can decide if a lumbar support is right for you.   However, for our readers looking for ergonomic tips and those looking to perform a […]

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