Ergonomics is the discipline that fits the workplace(like chair, table) and product(like computer, cell phone) to you Ergonomics relates to you in life and work everyday

1.8 million U.S. workers experience Musculoskeletal Disorders(back, shoulder, elbow, wrist pain) each year # 1 Injury Risk Factors are Static Posture and Repetition Motion

3 Ways Cell Phone Can Hurt

1 Cell Phone Elbow Cause: Long chats stretch the nerve and choke the blood supply to the ulnar nerve inside your elbow Symptom: Numbness, tingling in the forearm and hand Chronic Problem: Difficulty in writing and typing

2 BlackBerry/Texting Thumb Cause: Long time typing makes thumb repetitive strain injury Symptom: Sore and numbness in the base of the thumb Chronic Problem: Chronic pain in tendon region of thumb, some cases need operation

3 iPhone/iPod Ear Cause: iPhone/iPod can put out sound around 120 decibels, which is past people’s pain threshold Symptom: Hearing loss, headache, internal ringing Chronic Problem: Hearing impairment, ear damage is cumulative and hearing loss is permanent

3 Ergonomics Tips for Cell Phone Users Spend less time on the phone, alternating hand every 10 minutes and use Hands-Free headset if possible Decrease repetitive typing on cell phone– use shortcut, abbreviation and physical keyboard Follow 60/60 Rule—listen to music via Headset at less than 60% Max Volume for less than 60 minutes per day

Helpful Stretches Exercises 1 Back and Shoulder Exercises 2 Hand Exercises

Computer Can Hurt

CTS-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS is the #1 reported medical problem in U.S. 8 million Americans are affected 36% of CTS patients need Unlimited medical treatment

Right way to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ergonomic Products that can help you

Following Rule Can Help Every 20 minutes Take a 20 seconds break Look 20 feet away and do some Stretches

Helpful Stretches Exercises 1 Hand Exercises 2 Head and Neck Exercises