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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Shanghai American School March 12 th, 2010

What is Ergonomics? Work Laws: Matching the task to the person Examples: Pair or Shoes, Ferrari, computers

Computer Related Injuries Common injuries include: Neck pain Shoulder pain Back pain Wrist pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

Computer Related Injuries Due to: 1. MicroTears

1. MICROTEARS MICROTEARS: Problem when microtears happen faster than their healing. INFLAMMATION: Heat Redness Pain Swelling

1. a) Awkward Postures Extreme Range of Motion Against Gravity

1. Awkward Postures

2. Static Positions Blood vessel compression is directly proportional to the intensity of the muscle contraction Accentuate injuries

Perfect Posture Follow natural curves

NECK

BACK

ARMS

LEGS

PERFECT POSTURE

LAPTOP

Ivy Lee Fook Choy Occupational Therapist

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