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Ergonomics is the discipline that fits the workplace (like chair, table) and product (like computer, cell phone) to

Ergonomics is the discipline that fits the workplace (like chair, table) and product (like computer, cell phone) to you Ergonomics relates to you in life and w ork everyday. 1.8 million U.S. workers experience M usculoskeletal D isorders (back , shoulder, elbow, wrist pain) each year

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Ergonomics is the discipline that fits the workplace (like chair, table) and product (like computer, cell phone) to

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  1. Ergonomics is the discipline that fits the workplace(like chair, table) and product(like computer, cell phone) to you • Ergonomics relates to you in life and work everyday

  2. 1.8millionU.S. workers experience Musculoskeletal Disorders(back, shoulder, elbow, wrist pain) each year • #1 Injury Risk Factors are Static Posture and Repetition Motion

  3. 3 Ways Cell Phone Can Hurt

  4. 1 Cell Phone Elbow • Cause: Long chats stretch the nerve and choke the blood supply to the ulnar nerve inside your elbow • Symptom: Numbness, tingling in the forearm and hand • Chronic Problem:Difficulty in writing and typing

  5. 2BlackBerry/Texting Thumb • Cause: Long time typing makes thumb repetitive strain injury • Symptom: Sore and numbness in the base of the thumb • Chronic Problem: Chronicpain in tendon region of thumb, some cases need operation

  6. 3 iPhone/iPod Ear • Cause: iPhone/iPod can put out sound around 120 decibels, which is past people’s pain threshold • Symptom: Hearing loss, headache, internal ringing • Chronic Problem: Hearingimpairment,ear damage is cumulative and hearing loss is permanent

  7. 3 Ergonomics Tips for Cell Phone Users • Spend less time on the phone, alternating hand every 10 minutes and use Hands-Freeheadset if possible • Decreaserepetitive typing on cell phone– use shortcut, abbreviation and physical keyboard • Follow60/60 Rule—listen to music via Headset at less than 60% Max Volume for less than 60 minutes per day

  8. Helpful Stretches Exercises • 1 Back and Shoulder Exercises 2 Hand Exercises

  9. Computer Can Hurt

  10. CTS-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS is the #1 reported medical problem in U.S. 8 millionAmericans are affected 36%of CTS patients need Unlimited medical treatment

  11. Right way to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  12. Ergonomic Products that can help you

  13. Following 20-20-20 Rule Can Help • Every 20minutes • Take a 20 seconds break • Look 20 feet away and do some Stretches

  14. Helpful Stretches Exercises • 1 Hand Exercises 2 Head and Neck Exercises

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