5 Ergonomics Tips to Prevent Back and Muscle Injuries

by Sandy McLellan The science of ergonomics helps people interact safely with things, tasks and the environment. Back and muscle injuries are major pain problems for many people. The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics this way: “Practitioners of ergonomics and ergonomists con...

Desk Job Pain and Injuries Got You Down?

If you have a desk job, take extra care of your body. Long hours sitting at a desk (or any prolonged, daily sitting) puts you at risk for some fitness and health problems. Patterns of postural dysfunction are commonly called postural distortion patterns. Distortion patterns occur because the stru...