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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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• 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
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•1.8 million U.S. workers experience Musculoskeletal Disorders(back, shoulder, elbow, wrist pain) each year•# 1 Injury Risk Factors are Static Posture and Repetition Motion
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3 Ways Cell Phone Can Hurt
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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
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2 BlackBerry/Texting Thumb•Cause: Long time typing makes thumb repetitive strain injury•Symptom: Sore and numbness in the base of the thumb•Chronic Problem: Chronic pain in tendon region of thumb, some cases need operation
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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: Hearing impairment, ear damage is cumulative and hearing loss is permanent
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3 Ergonomics Tips for Cell Phone Users
•Spend less time on the phone, alternating hand every 10 minutes and use Hands-Free headset if possible
•Decrease repetitive typing on cell phone– use shortcut, abbreviation and physical keyboard
•Follow 60/60 Rule—listen to music via Headset at less than 60% Max Volume for less than 60 minutes per day
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Helpful Stretches Exercises 1 Back and Shoulder Exercises 2 Hand Exercises
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Computer Can Hurt
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CTS-Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCTS is the #1 reported medical problem in U.S.8 million Americans are affected 36% of CTS patients need Unlimited medical treatment
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Right way to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Ergonomic Products that can help you
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Following 20-20-20 Rule Can Help
Every 20 minutes
Take a 20 seconds break
Look 20 feet away and do some Stretches
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Helpful Stretches Exercises 1 Hand Exercises 2 Head and Neck Exercises
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