Proper Ergonomics Prevents Work Related Injuries

Poor ergonomics creates a list of side effects like reduced blood circulation and chronic pain. The most common are musculoskeletal disorders, which affect the body’s muscles, tendons, and nerves. In this health talk session, attendees will understand how to improve posture and strengthen and restore muscles. Participants will learn soft tissue release techniques, simple chair yoga poses, and stress-relieving breathwork. Comfort has a direct impact on our physical and mental wellbeing, and this interactive talk is a step toward proper ergonomics.

You've heard about repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel and tendinitis, but have you heard of tech neck? The medical term is cervical kyphosis. It’s a painful condition caused by slouching over a phone, laptop, or computer for extended periods. In this health talk session, attendees will learn the common causes and symptoms of tech neck pain that’s becoming more common in the digital age. Participants will identify proper work posture and ergonomics, plus easy-to-do stretches to ease pain caused by tech neck.

Many of us type and text for the majority of the day. But, most of us don't know how to protect our wrists from injury and chronic pain. In this health talk session, attendees will learn about the common causes of wrist, hand, and forearm pain, particularly for those whose work is in front of a computer. Other topics include whether or not wrist braces alleviate pain, proper posture, ergonomics, and easy wrist stretches for injury prevention and pain management.

Lower back pain (LBP) affects more than 570 million people worldwide, according to a Translational Medicine study. Chances are, you've experienced an achy back if your work requires you to sit for long periods. In this health talk session, attendees will learn about the common causes of LBP and determine if they're at risk of LBP in the future. Participants will study proper posture, ergonomics, and easy low back stretches to prevent and alleviate pain.

Knee pain can stop you from achieving your fitness goals, especially if it’s keeping you from doing your favorite workouts. Are you unsure of how to stay physically active without risking serious knee injuries? In this health talk session, attendees will learn about the common causes of knee pain such as aging, repeated stress, or torn ligaments. Participants will also go over what types of exercises improve or worsen knee pain and the different stretches that help alleviate symptoms.