Shanghai American School March 12 th, 2010 What is Ergonomics? Work Laws: Matching the task to the person Examples: Pair or Shoes, Ferrari, computers.
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Computer Ergonomics
Shanghai American SchoolMarch 12th, 2010
What is Ergonomics?Work Laws: Matching the task to the personExamples: Pair or Shoes, Ferrari, computers
Computer Related InjuriesCommon injuries include:Neck painShoulder painBack painWrist pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Computer Related InjuriesDue to:
1. MicroTears
1. MICROTEARS
MICROTEARS: Problem when microtears happen faster than their healing.
INFLAMMATION:HeatRednessPainSwelling
1. a) Awkward PosturesExtreme Range of MotionAgainst Gravity
1. Awkward Postures
2. Static PositionsBlood vessel compression is directly proportional to
the intensity of the muscle contraction Accentuate injuries
Perfect PostureFollow natural
curves
NECK
NECK
BACK
BACK
ARMS
ARMS
LEGS
LEGS
PERFECT POSTURE
PERFECT POSTURE
LAPTOP
LAPTOP
LAPTOP
Thank you
Ivy Lee Fook ChoyOccupational Therapist
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