2. Shanghai American School March 12 th, 2010

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

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

5. Computer Related Injuries Due to: 1. MicroTears

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

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

8. 1. Awkward Postures

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

10. Perfect Posture Follow natural curves

11. NECK

13. BACK

15. ARMS

17. LEGS

19. PERFECT POSTURE

21. LAPTOP

24. Ivy Lee Fook Choy Occupational Therapist