Ergonomics is a very important part
of optimal musculoskeletal health. In short, ergonomics seeks
to
ensure that equipment and technology work in complete agreement
with natural human movement and posture. Appliances, power
tools, electronics and many other things you use on a daily
basis all
have considerable research put into them to make sure that
they are ergonomically friendly. Your desk, work area, chair
and car
should all be examined to see that they don’t put any
undo strain on your body when you use them.
Putting yourself in an ergonomically correct environment will
go a long way toward minimizing the risk of injury down the
road. Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain,
neck pain and many others can be avoided in large part if proper
ergonomics are practiced. |
