For many of us, browsing the Internet has become a daily task that we carry out with the same unconscious ease as channel surfing from our couch. The meaning of words like URL and Homepage are as obvious to us … Continue reading
Ergonomics Resources: Ergonomics at Home
The Ergonomics of the Toilet
According to the creators of Nature’s Platform, the every day act of sitting on the toilet is not an ergonomically natural position and can lead to serious damage to the pelvic organs. This article on the history of the toilet … Continue reading
6 Simple Tips for Ergonomics on a Shoestring Budget
Psychology Today published a great little article with some simple tips on how to make ergonomic improvements without emptying our wallets. Just like everything else in our lives, it is sometimes tempting to turn to technology to fix our problems, … Continue reading
Baby Slings: Top 10 Reasons They Make for Perfect Ergonomic Baby Care
The baby care product industry is a billion dollar industry, producing hundreds of different kinds of strollers, seats, cribs, cradles, pens, gates, chairs, holsters, and harnesses to keep babies safe and contained as parents go about their days. The funny … Continue reading
Ergonomic Dental Care for Kids (and Adults)
Ergonomics is the science of people-machine relationships. An ergonomically designed product is in harmony with a person’s body, mind, or actions. So what does an ergonomic product for kids look like? The Tooth Tunes toothbrush from Hasbro is a great … Continue reading
Time Magazine Inventions of the Year: Shovel Snow without Breaking your Back
With the snow season upon us, it is start to thinking about snow removal. That’s right, the back-breaking, seemingly endless chore you try to push off onto your spouse every year. For people living in areas with heavy snowfall, shoveling … Continue reading
9 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy And Be A Happier Person
An article in Forbes.com with an accompanying slideshow titled “9 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy” really impressed me. It is really about ergonomics–making your body work for you by working in harmony with it instead of fighting against it. The … Continue reading
Chairs of the Future will be Smarter than People
Orthopedic surgeon Alexy Kosik and a team of Russian designers have completed the initial design of a futuristic office chair dubbed the “smart chair.” Equipped with an on board computer, users simply sit in the chair and start their work … Continue reading
Interview with Ergonomics Expert Alex Charish
This an informative, funny, and interesting interview that cuts through the hype and misinformation surrounding ergonomics, ergonomic products, and the causes of repetitive motion injuries. There are lots of nuggets in this video, well worth watching. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHP6a2MRd0g]