Ergonomics
Optimize human well-being and overall system performance
What is an Repetitive Strain Injury?
- caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained/awkward positions
- It damages tendons, nerves, muscles, and other body tissues
- caused by excessive uses of technology (computers) and having a poor posture
- some symptoms can include tightness, discomfort, stiffness, soreness,
Symptoms
- tiredness
- aching
- swelling or redness
- fatigue
- weakness
- tenderness in the joints or muscles
- cramps
Stages of injury
Stage 2 (moderate)- More persistent pain earlier in the work day, may disrupt sleep, swelling in the tendon areas; may last several months
Stage 3 (severe)- Pain, aching, fatigue and weakness are felt when the victim is resting completely, sleep disturbed often, can not be able to perform light tasks around the house or at work, may last months or years, irreversible
Office Exercises
Hamstring Curls
Walking
Raise the Roof
Lighting
- tilting the monitor slightly upwards
- orient the computer so you are facing parallel to the plane of the window
- apply indirect light when possible
- use light diffusers, anti-glare screens, and task lighting