Ergonomic Principles
TIPS: Ergonomics for Washing Dishes with Ease
Often overlooked in terms of its impact on our well-being are daily tasks such washing dishes. If we handle this apparently little chore carelessly, it might strain our bodies. Here is where ergonomics helps us to maximize this daily activity for more comfort, efficiency, and general health by means of its application.
Washing Dishes with Ease
There is a lot going on in the kitchen, and many of us spend daily time on chores including dishwashing. Bad dishwashing techniques can cause discomfort and possibly long-term medical problems. Think on the following to improve the ergonomics of this exercise:
Maintaining a straight spine, try not to hunch over the sink. Open the door under the sink and alternate foot resting on the cabinet’s bottom shelf.
Organized Setup: To prevent a long reach, keep your dishes nearby. If you find yourself in a circumstance when you have cleaned all the dishes around, stop to relocate the following set of dishes nearby once more.
Invest in ergonomic dishwashing products, including hand tools to assist with scrubbing, and think about using a padded mat to relieve lower back and foot pain.
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TIPS: Simple Ways to Protect Your Shoulders
Certain repetitive activities put more strain on the rotator cuff and can cause damage. Shoulder injuries can result from overhead-throwing motions used in sports like baseball, football, tennis, volleyball, and competitive swimming as well as in occupations like painting, hair styling, and construction.
Here are some tips you can take to prevent putting additional strain on your shoulders:
- Pay attention to your posture. During sleep, lay either on your back or side.
- When you sit, keep your head over your shoulders and keep your shoulders back.
- Don’t carry a backpack or purse over just one shoulder.
- Avoid working with your arms above shoulder level for very long. When possible, use a footstool or ladder to lessen the strain on your shoulders.
- Lift and carry objects close to your body. Try not to lift heavy loads with outstretched arms.
- Take regular breaks from any activity you must repeat over and over again.
- Keep your thumb up when you reach for something with your arm.
Read the original article Simple Habits for Shoulder Health
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Heidi Hermann Wright, DHS, MBA, OTR, CHT offers simple holiday tips for ladder safety, luggage transport and meat carving:
- Check ladders for broken hinges, rungs or loose screws, and wear proper footwear.
- Position ladder an appropriate distance from work space, especially when hanging or installing decorations.
- Have a friend or family member commit to being your ladder buddy – helping you stabilize and stay focused.
- Purchase luggage on wheels for ease of transport, and pack light.
- Place luggage on seat first, then lift into overhead compartment and lift with legs to avoid back strain. Avoid rushing to place bags overhead if connections between flights are tight. Consider placing under the seat instead.
- Make sure cutting utensils are sharpened, and cut away from the body when slicing meat. Stay focused on your task of cutting by minimizing distractions. Cutting space should be dry and well lit, and utensils should be dry, too.
- Do not allow young children to carve, cut or chop.
Please remember that spreading your workload over a reasonable number of days will also prevent over-fatigue and overuse conditions involving muscles, tendons and joints!
Read the original article Advice from a Certified Hand Therapist: Safety Tips to Avoid Common Holiday Injuries
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As you stretch, blood and oxygen flow to your muscles, which in turn reduces stress. It enhances flexibility and boosts well-being. Take pauses and stretch whenever you can. Always stretch slowly and without bouncing, and build up to a comfortable level of tension. Stretching is known to increase blood flow and decrease tension.
It only takes FIVE to TEN MINUTES for stretching to be beneficial.
Download the Workrite Stretches PDF
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If you want to stay healthy while working, you must take frequent pauses. The danger of acquiring eye strain and back pain increases dramatically when sitting for extended periods of time.
Set a timer to remind you to get up every half an hour. It can be quite beneficial to take a little stroll or stretch. It has the dual benefits of reviving your body and mind.
Take complete pauses from using screens during these periods. By doing this, eye tiredness brought on by prolonged monitor staring is lessened.
To relax, gaze out a window or fix your attention on someplace far away. To make sure you’re staying hydrated, now is also a perfect time to fill up your water bottle.
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