stretching – Taylor'd Ergonomics

26 May, 22

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Something so strong: Does strength training have a place at work?

By Kendra Squire, Ergo Intern Many of you have participated in a workplace stretching program. Typically, a stretching program involves 5-10 minutes of warming up and stretching at the beginning of every shift. But what if I told you that stretching might not be the best approach to injury prevention? Research on the prevention of […]

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04 Apr, 22

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What the heck is text neck?

This blog was written at the request of a family member who shall remain nameless, although you’ll know her if you see her, phone in hand. What is “text neck”? What causes it? How can you avoid it? If you google “text neck”, you’ll learn that it refers to the posture formed by leaning forward […]

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Answering tough questions: How Applied Ergonomics Research can Benefit your Company

Does your company see itself as “leading edge”? Is “R&D” built into your process? If so, are you applying this approach to ergonomics and strain/sprain injury prevention? Applied research allows you to examine information about specific problems within your company. Research can lead to better work processes, ergonomics awareness and skills, and innovation. As practitioners, […]

15 Feb, 21

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Starting up (or re-booting) your ergonomics program? Start here.

Monday is blog-writing day, but also a holiday, so I’m taking it easy and reviewing this new resource from the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), which is a guidance document for companies seeking to start an ergonomics program. They highlight four initiatives that have been proven to help reduce MSDs in the workplace. Of […]

14 Jun, 20

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My brain hurts….I’m too tired to exercise!

A recent study looked at how work conditions affect people’s activity levels outside of work. If you’ve ever had a day when you just felt wiped out physically or mentally, and you skipped a workout, you’ll find some validation in this research. The study took place over a long time period (12 years). It showed […]