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Ergonomics - Worker Behavior Not Just Products by Ronald W. Porter, PT, CEAS III
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Ergonomics is defined as the match between the person, the equipment they use, the work processes and the work environment. Ergonomics principles are used to improve the "fit" between the worker and the work place. A person's capabilities, physical attributes and work habits must be recognized to improve ergonomics factors in the workplace. It is the blending of the work place to the worker not the other way ..>>read more |
Pros and Cons of Bracing for Low Back Pain by Michelle Kornder, SPT & Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA
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Mechanical low back pain is the second most common symptom-related reason for seeing a healthcare provider in the U.S. 50% of Americans have low back pain annually, and 85-90% of Americans have low back pain in their lifetime (1). The peak age for low back pain is 25 to 45 years, and low back pain is the number one cause of disability in people under age 45 (1). Furthermore, treating low back pain is expensive. ..>>read more
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