tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45560717879280705612024-02-20T14:15:15.115-08:00Granville's BlogGranville Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04866973661454689168noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556071787928070561.post-80458044153028535782018-04-05T02:38:00.002-07:002018-04-05T02:38:59.408-07:00The Need for Assessment and Improvement of Ergonomics<br />
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It’s something you would be pretty familiar to. I am talking
about unnatural or constrained postures which tend to make your office work
nothing less than painful. It usually happens when you sit on your workstation
for longer period of time with you neck have forward flexion, twisted neck,
shoulders elevated, forward arms, and extension of wrists.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here, it is worth mentioning that <a href="http://www.ergonomics.com.au/what-is-ergonomics/" target="_blank">ergonomics</a> is all about
changing the working position in order to make it easier for individual for sit
on their positions for a long time without having any pain or fatigue. However,
this requirement is not fulfilled at most of the workplaces as the workstations
there are developed to create an environment suitable for working only. As a
result, many of individual start suffering from fatigue, muscle loads, and musculoskeletal
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Having that said, there are some ways you can consider in
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<li>Consider taking breaks. A break
after every 45 – 60 minutes can help you get rid of the effects of constraint
positions.</li>
<li>This one is a step up. You need to
make sure that the furniture you use while working is properly compatible to
the needs of your body. While the basic ergonomic standards for everyone are
almost the same, there may be the need of little adjustment because of the difference
in heights and lengths in humans. The option for adjustment is often provided
in the furniture pieces. Areas that you will need to work on in order to
improve your ergonomics may include your desk, your chair, room for legs under
the desk, position of computer screen, keyboard & mouse, and lighting. Make
sure that everything is adjusted right according to your requirements.</li>
<li>No matter how well you take care
of the ergonomics at your office, there is a fatigue associated with the
working posture. This fatigue is usually resulted due to the lack of movement
in muscles. A good movement at the end of the day can help you get rid of the
problems for good. Therefore, you have to make sure that you do a good muscle
stretch right before going to bed. When you sit on the working chair for long
time, your muscles can become tight. This stretch can help you get rid of this
tightness of muscles.</li>
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If you are not sure about your specific requirements
regarding sitting posture you should have while working, you should consult <a href="http://www.align4lifechiropractic.com/">Chiropractor Carmel IN</a>. A
chiropractor can help you understand the right position your body should be at.<br />
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