I have been a fan of the trackball concept for several years since I bought my Logitech Marble Mouse. It is a great low cost ($20) ergonomic solution to the wrist pain associated with using traditional mice. What’s different about a track ball is that instead of moving your forearm all over [...]
Archive for April, 2007
Battle of the Trackballs
Published by April 29th, 2007 in Keyboards and Mice, Product Reviews and Uncategorized. 3 CommentsHistory of Ergonomics: Ergonomic Nightmares of the Past
Published by April 22nd, 2007 in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, History of Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Uncategorized. 2 CommentsI came across a recent blog by English professor Michael Sheehan about the entries for “cramp” in a 1923 American dictionary. Some of the occupational injuries listed are pretty archaic, but is in an interesting glimpse at the changing nature of work and the evolution of economies and occupational safety.
For example, ‘telegrapher’s cramp’ is now [...]
Ergonomic Products for Home and Garden
Published by April 22nd, 2007 in Ergonomics at Home, Product Design and Uncategorized. 9 CommentsI write a lot about ergonomics in the office…but what about at home, in the kitchen, around the house, or in the garden? Just because you’re not sitting at a computer anymore doesn’t mean another ergonomic nightmare isn’t lurking just around the corner. Here are a couple cool products to help complete household [...]
Ergonomic Evaluation Man Saves the Day
Published by April 15th, 2007 in Humor, Occupational Safety, Office Ergonomics, Uncategorized and Videos. 3 Comments[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzO75pHBHM]
‘A class project for Human Resource Management about ergonomics. A villain infiltrates a corporation and tries to make it ergonomically misfit. Ergonomic Evaluation Man saves the day!’
This video is hilarious and really well done. Sit back and relax in an ‘ergonomically correct position’ and enjoy this one!
6 Tips for Ergonomic Driving
Published by April 12th, 2007 in Back and Spine, Travel and Commuting and Uncategorized. 130 CommentsWhether you’re driving home from work or driving across the country, how you sit in the car has a large effect on your body. Paying attention to “car ergonomics” can help you avoid painful and annoying back, shoulder, and neck pain.
S. Thompson via Associated Content writes a useful article on How to Drive [...]
Stance Angle Chair: Sit to Stand Seating
Published by April 11th, 2007 in Chairs and Furniture, Human Computer Interaction, Office Ergonomics and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsIn addition to the buzz about “active sitting” and “walking while working” now there’s also “sit to stand” seating. Yet more proof that momentum is buiding to break the chair-and-desk paradigm.
Check this out:
More on the Stance Angle Chair via Kevin McGuire’s blog
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Ergonomic Solution: Cable Organizers
Published by April 10th, 2007 in Office Ergonomics, Other Products, Product Design and Uncategorized. 3 CommentsI previously blogged about the ergonomic nightmare of electrical outlets. I got to thinking, it’s not just outlets to blame, but cables and cords as well. The tangling mess that ensues is a dust trap, an eyesore, as well as an accident waiting to happen. Fortunately, there’s an entire online store devoted [...]
The Swopper: German Engineered Office Seating
Published by April 6th, 2007 in Chairs and Furniture, Product Design and Uncategorized. 3 CommentsA commenter recently told me about the Swopper, an award winning office chair designed to emulate the feeling and benefits of sitting on a fitness ball.
Designed by German engineers, the Swopper is a form of “active sitting” that encourages proper posture and activates the back, abs and other muscles. A German study showed that [...]
Why The Mouse Causes RSI and How Keyboard Shortcuts Can Help
Published by April 3rd, 2007 in Human Computer Interaction, Keyboards and Mice, Occupational Safety, Office Ergonomics, Resources and Uncategorized. 84 CommentsFor several reasons, the mouse is the worst offender when it comes to computing injury. Repetitive Strain Injury occurs as a result of the cummulative effect of seemingly small actions carried out over a long period of time, eventually leading to unbearable strain on the muscles.
Many people develop RSI in their mouse hand. [...]
Remote Control, How Did We Live Without You?
Published by April 2nd, 2007 in Ergonomics at Home, Mobile Devices and Uncategorized. 4 CommentsA while back I was complaining about remote controls because of lack of standard design and poor usability. Although I still feel my compaints are valid, Bill DeRouchey’s post on History of the Button saluting the inventor of the remote control made me realize that it is a revolutionary invention with ergonomic benefits worthy [...]