MCCOPA NEWS November/December 2016 Monthly Meeting On November 1, MCCOPA hosted speaker Kim Stanford, MCC’s Program Director & Occupational Ther- apy Assistant. Kim spoke to us about Office Ergonomics which addresses adapting the work environment to the individual in order to reduce injuries & improve morale & productivity. About a third of work injuries are musculo- skeletal disorders & soft tissue injuries resulting from repetitive movements & overuse. Common diagnoses such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Quervain’s tendonitis & back injuries can be prevented or alleviated by address- ing the ergonomics of your workspace. Kim recommended reducing awkward or static pos- tures, repetition, force, & pressure on soft tissues by us- ing wrist rests, an ergonomic mouse, pencils grips, etc. Adjust your chair to a height where your legs create a right angle and your feet are flat on the floor. Elbows should also be kept at right angles when typing or writ- ing. Adjust the height of the monitor to encourage good posture and keep your wrists in a neutral posi- tion. When picking up heavy items, bend your legs and lift with your glutes and quads instead of straining your lower back. Keep your back aligned and not curved forward when bending down. Finally, Kim gave us many stretches to use throughout the day to reduce strain & tension, promote mobility, & prevent injuries. Additionally, members discussed the many giving opportunities we have during the season, such as the Thanksgiving Basket Fundraiser for the MCC Food Pantry, and the Christmas Wish List project, which is in coordination with the Support & Empowerment Pro- gram (SEP) office. MCCOPA donated 4 baskets to the Food Pantry & agreed to help purchase Christmas gifts for a needy, single-parent household. In This Issue: Monthly Meeting Nov. 1 Holiday Craft Bazaar/ Bake Sale Fundraiser Nov. 14-16 Upcoming Events Christmas Party Dec. 6 Donations MCCOPA members listening to Kim Stanford’s presentation at the November monthly meeting
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MCCOPA NEWSNovember/December 2016
Monthly Meeting On November 1, MCCOPA hosted speaker Kim
Stanford, MCC’s Program Director & Occupational Ther-
apy Assistant. Kim spoke to us about Office Ergonomics
which addresses adapting the work environment to the
individual in order to reduce injuries & improve morale &
productivity. About a third of work injuries are musculo-
skeletal disorders & soft tissue injuries resulting from
repetitive movements & overuse. Common diagnoses
such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Quervain’s tendonitis &
back injuries can be prevented or alleviated by address-
ing the ergonomics of your workspace.
Kim recommended reducing awkward or static pos-
tures, repetition, force, & pressure on soft tissues by us-
ing wrist rests, an ergonomic mouse, pencils grips, etc.
Adjust your chair to a height where your legs create a
right angle and your feet are flat on the floor. Elbows
should also be kept at right angles when typing or writ-
ing. Adjust the height of the monitor to encourage
good posture and keep your wrists in a neutral posi-
tion. When picking up heavy items, bend your legs
and lift with your glutes and quads instead of straining
your lower back. Keep your back aligned and not
curved forward when bending down. Finally, Kim gave
us many stretches to use throughout the day to reduce