Ergonomics

It’s a fancy word, but ergonomics is simply the study and practice of improving a person's day to day life.  An Ergonomic evaluation is a formal, structured process that assesses many physical and cognitive parameters of you, your workspace, and your job characteristics to determine if your job is the right fit for you. It is also used to identify ALL risk factors. What is important about this? Adapting your job to fit your needs helps lower risk factors that can lead to injury, improves productivity, and increases your morale. Ergonomics focuses on your work environment, ensuring the demands of the job match your physical capabilities. This is useful for people with the following conditions: 

  • 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