Office Work is High-risk Work
Why is office work high-risk work? Workers do NOT recognize the risk factor of computer use and many employers ignore these same risks. There are many risk factors working at a computer such as static postures, awkward postures, eye strain, and contact stress. Along with the many risk factors, office workers, whether in-office or remotely, […]
Your Vision Can be the Cause of Your Pain
Our eyes are designed to work close-up and distance Normal distances for human vision tend to be up close or out in the distance. Think about things that are not technology related. Some things we can do which require close vision: use tools, read books, assemble parts, and cook dinner. Some things we do which […]
Cumulative Dysfunction Leads to Pain
Did you know that dysfunction is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain? What is dysfunction? Dysfunction is abnormal function or movement of a body part. A great example of cumulative dysfunction is a patient with knee pain but no real mechanism of injury. Cumulative dysfunction needs to be prevented to reduce pain. Steps to […]
Is Remote Work Healthy?
The past year has been one full of learning and changes along with added stress and loss for many. When COVID hit many businesses were shutdown and many made drastic changes to their working protocols. Those staying open had and still are managing COVID precautions for their employees and their customers. Many office workers moved […]
Why is Ergonomics and Preventing Injuries a Tough Sell?
I have worked as a physical therapist for over 25 years. I have treated many injuries that could have been prevented. I decided I would like to help people avoid pain and injury vs treating them after the fact. I studied ergonomics in 2005 to enhance my knowledge and ability to help others. Little did […]
