When I was a kid, I thought I was a pretty good athlete. My grandfather reminded me (regularly) that I was a big fish in a little pond, so that I would move up the leagues and get to the next level of ...

By optimizing workflow and minimizing strain, ergonomic adjustments can increase efficiency and help employees perform tasks ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant public health challenge globally, affecting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, construction and office-based work.

Believe it or not, ergonomics can make your job easier and keep your work force safer. Regardless of your industry or the size of your company, applied ergonomics can help you get a good night's sleep ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- If highly demanding activities are performed for long durations, fatigue and injury will likely occur. What qualifies as "highly demanding" may surprise you. Almost every ...

Most of us tend to position ourselves in a way that makes us feel most comfortable because what feels best must be best, right? Well, this is not true—failing to take ergonomic precautions when it ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among school teachers represent a significant occupational health concern across the globe. Teachers are frequently exposed to risk factors such as prolonged static ...

These injuries have a significant impact on workplace productivity, absenteeism and healthcare costs. Across all industries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that employers ...

Appropriate workplace design is essential for the working population to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders or pain. Muscles, bones, and joint pain resulting from a work-related activity ...

In the dental industry, musculoskeletal disorders are a professional hazard that often begins in training and ends in early retirement. Traditional body motion technique methods fail to acknowledge ...