A one time ergonomic assessment at every computer workstation you work at early on in your career may be all you need to ensure a lifetime of ergonomic safety. You can prevent so much discomfort and debilitation by just an hour or so of assistance. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of therapy. Most people still never understand the risks of computer work and other repetitive motion related activities. The forces are generally so small which makes it difficult to see that the real risk factors are repetition frequency and posture. There are others that are more typical in non-computer work environments but for the most part, it's case by case and ergonomic specialists can determine the risks and best ways to mitigate them. If you are curious about the benefits or never participated in an ergonomic assessment, call Ergobility today and speak to a specialist.
Fremont, CA - Top Ergonomic Evaluations by Certified Skilled Ergonomist
SYNOPSIS: Bolster your injury and illness prevention plan (IIPP) with a strong program that incorporates strategies to reduce workplace related cumulative injuries, otherwise known as ergonomic injuries.
Ergonomics serves all size businesses reducing injuries
BY: Allen Yagjian, Ergobility LLC
I drink water to stay hydrated and keep my body healthy while working at the computer. Having a small cup that I refill every 30 minutes or so helps me stay hydrated and get much needed short breaks from my computer work. It also helps move blood around my lower extremities and boosts my metabolism throughout the day.
This is just one way that a seemingly small task, day over day, can have a positive impact on my body. That is the idea behind office health. Ergonomic specialists are not only excellent at understanding the underlying issues behind sedentary repetitive work. They understand the mechanism and drivers that can help maintain a healthy and happy body. The general rule is that your body needs a full recovery from the previous day in order to prevent cyclic related disorders which can lead to a debilitating injury such as carpal tunnel or tendonitis. If you don't feel free from pain the next day, that is a pretty bad sign and you should contact an ergonomic specialist for assistance. It can really help you work more efficiently and your money makers will thank you!
"No pain, no gain" is not the way to go when working at a computer workstation. You don't benefit from strengthening fingers or enduring side to side deviational movements of the mouse. These motions are low force and considered a repetitive motion as they would be performed more than 4 times a minute. This means that no endurance or strength is going to help you. You need to ensure proper body mechanics and postures when using the keyboard and mouse. That's all you can do.
A one time ergonomic assessment at every computer workstation you work at early on in your career may be all you need to ensure a lifetime of ergonomic safety. You can prevent so much discomfort and debilitation by just an hour or so of assistance. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of therapy. Most people still never understand the risks of computer work and other repetitive motion related activities. The forces are generally so small which makes it difficult to see that the real risk factors are repetition frequency and posture. There are others that are more typical in non-computer work environments but for the most part, it's case by case and ergonomic specialists can determine the risks and best ways to mitigate them. If you are curious about the benefits or never participated in an ergonomic assessment, call Ergobility today and speak to a specialist.
A one time ergonomic assessment at every computer workstation you work at early on in your career may be all you need to ensure a lifetime of ergonomic safety. You can prevent so much discomfort and debilitation by just an hour or so of assistance. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of therapy. Most people still never understand the risks of computer work and other repetitive motion related activities. The forces are generally so small which makes it difficult to see that the real risk factors are repetition frequency and posture. There are others that are more typical in non-computer work environments but for the most part, it's case by case and ergonomic specialists can determine the risks and best ways to mitigate them. If you are curious about the benefits or never participated in an ergonomic assessment, call Ergobility today and speak to a specialist.
