It goes without saying that sitting hunched over a laptop display all day every day will hurt in the long run. Even so, sometimes we all need a reminder that good posture is usually just a few minor ...

The study of how an individual’s body behaves during different tasks, the impact of such body behavior, and research of providing optimal conditions to avoid harm is known as ergonomics. Workplace ...

According to the NHS nearly eight million working days are lost each year because of back pain or other MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders). For small business owners creating a safe working environment ...

Contour Design’s Contour Touch ergonomic touchpad has won an iF Design Award in the Product Design category, recognizing a ...

Polly wants to dump her laptop for a more ergonomic computer due to neck and shoulder pain I’m an academic with neck and shoulder problems and fear turning into a hunchback through too much peering at ...

Whatever your job, you probably spend a big chunk of the day sitting, typing, and clicking. From sore wrists to stiff backs, these endless hours in front of a computer can wreak havoc on your body.

Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage.

For many of us, our occupations almost entirely rely on the use of computers. Even though computers have provided great benefits to the workplace, they present ergonomic challenges. This eBook is a ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...