Patient Success Spotlight
Postural Assessment
What are ergonomics? Ergonomics is the study and practice of improving the way people move and function within their daily life. Emphasis is placed on maximizing efficiency and safety through the use of certain tools or body mechanic strategies, and identifying how certain factors may be contributing to injury.The term ergonomics comes from the Greek language and roughly translates to “fitting a job to the person.” Physical therapists are trained in ergonomics teaching as a means to help people with injury prevention and resolution. Both the tools used in your home or workplace (everything from your chair to your car to your computer to industry-specific machinery), as well as the way you use these tools are subject to study and modification. Your physical therapist can determine if these tools and your workplace requirements or home responsibilities are physically suited to you, and if not, what can be done about it. People may face any of the following musculoskeletal common injuries: • Cervical strain and pain (including a new phenomenon called “text neck”) • TMJ dysfunction and tension headaches • Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve entrapment at the wrist) • Tendonitis (inflammation in tendons) • Rotator cuff strains and tears • Medial or lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow, respectively) • Trigger finger • Back pain caused by injuries to the muscles, joints, or discs Of course, it’s not possible to completely eliminateone’s risk for sustaining one of the above injuries. However, it’s important to note that poor posture, excessive sedentary behavior, and improper workspace setup all contribute to the incidence of such conditions.
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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
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STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides.
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