How Ergonomics Can Help Office Workers One of the most important things you can do if you work in an office is to ensure that your desk, computer, and general workspace are as ergonomically sound as possible. Here are just a few things to keep in mind: • Your computer monitor should be at or just below eye level • Your desk and chair should be the right size and height for your body • Your office chair should support your lower back That said, it’s also important for office workers to try and reduce the effects of prolonged sitting as much as possible. Get up and walk around every 30-45 minutes (or more!). You might also consider investing in a standing desk. If you find it difficult to focus while standing, try taking meetings or phone calls on your feet, then sit down for deep work. Proper sitting posture is also key for office workers. Sit up straight, with your shoulders back and your feet on the floor. When typing, keep your elbows at a 90-degree angle and close to your sides. If you want to learn more about making your office workspace ergonomically sound, Partners in Physical Therapy can help! We offer ergonomic assessments to help you optimize your workspace. How Workplace Conditioning Can Help Industrial Workers If you work in construction, manufacturing, or another physically demanding job, you might think ergonomics can’t do much for you. After all, you’re on your feet all day! However, ergonomic design principles can absolutely be applied to jobs outside of an office. In addition, many industrial workers can benefit from work conditioning. The most significant issue industrial workers face is the increased risk of injury. It’s crucial for you to develop good standing posture and utilize proper lifting techniques whenever lifting heavy objects or dealing with heavy machinery. Improving your core strength will go a long way toward protecting you from injury. Industrial workers also face repetitive stress injuries–injuries caused by repeating the same movements over and over. To reduce your risk, try and take micro-breaks whenever possible. These breaks include a walk-through of the work site or a quick stretch whenever a job task changes. Finally, try to use equipment designed to relieve the physical stress of the job, including mechanical assists or back braces. Remember to work smarter, not harder! Partners in Physical Therapy is here to help industrial workers, too. We offer workplace conditioning programs that will show you how to implement proper lifting form and train your body for the rigors of industrial work.
Make An Appointment With Partners In Physical Therapy Today No matter where you work, Partners in Physical Therapy wants to help you avoid injury or long-term damage to your body. Call us today to make an appointment and learn more about our many services designed to help workers!
Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/ article/abs/pii/S0950357905801347; https:// www.physio-pedia.com/Ergonomics; https://www. physio-pedia.com/Work_Conditioning
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Did You Know That October Is National Physical Therapy Month? That’s right, there’s no better time to begin treatment for your aches and pains! Physical therapy is a natural, safe, and effective mode of pain relief. Whether you’re suffering from an injury or chronic pain condition, you can find relief in physical therapy — without undergoing surgery or relying on prescription drugs. Physical therapy can treat a vast variety of conditions, including: • Back and neck pain • Headaches • Sports injuries • Work-related injuries • Knee and hip pain • Joint pain and arthritis The primary goals of any physical therapy care plan are to address a patient’s physical goals, identify and treat the source of pain, maximize the patient’s ability to function independently, and prepare them for long-term success. These outcomes are achievable through the use of physical therapy techniques such as: • Neuromuscular re-education, for example, balance training • Dry-needling, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, orthotics and prosthetics, and Kinesio taping • Therapeutic exercises • Manual therapy, such as joint mobilizations and massage therapy Are you ready to find long-term relief and stop putting up with constant discomfort and pain? Call us today to make an appointment!
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