Sentences with phrase «many ergonomists»

Steelcase's ergonomists say peer pressure is among the biggest obstacles to alternative office furniture.

Ergonomists at Steelcase, the world's largest maker and supplier of office furniture, say some employers are already shifting to a more mobile workplace to address the too - much - sitting issue.

Their testing facility, lovingly called The Happiness Lab, partners with ergonomists, pediatricians, parents and babies to stay up - to - date on the changing needs in safety and comfort.

Early next year, ergonomist Susan Hallbeck will investigate whether standing desks improve health in workers with and without certain risk factors for disease — and, if so, what the optimal ratio and schedule of standing and sitting is.

Ergonomists have devised a way to spot and treat muscles in a player's leg that are disproportionately weak, making them vulnerable to injury.

Footballers who are prone to injury could benefit more from a session with an ergonomist than a physiotherapist.

An ergonomist, kinesiologist, or athletic therapist can make an assessment and prescribe exercises that will correct any spinal abnormalities.

Wire Side Chat: Stretch Break for Kids: Free Software Helps Prevent Computer - Related Injuries Karen Jacobs is a clinical professor of occupational therapy at Boston University, a board - certified professional ergonomist, and a recognized expert in the fields of occupational therapy and ergonomics.

But this is often not the case, finds Levent Çaglar, senior consultant ergonomist at FIRA

Ergonomists should work with educators and children in the design of buildings, and the selection and layout of furniture and equipment, always considering the needs and aims of the schools, children and teachers.

EW: As an educator, occupational therapist, and ergonomist, what role did you play in the development of Stretch Break for Kids?

In this Wire Side Chat, ergonomist Karen Jacobs, discusses Stretch Break for Kids and offers additional tips for parents and teachers concerned about preventing RSI in young computer users.

-- Ergonomist - approved contour layout creates an organic arc to encourage natural wrist posture.

It might be worth hiring an ergonomist or asking your boss nicely if you could have a desk assessment.

Such movement may provide some of the health benefits of hourly «walks» recommended by ergonomists, without requiring you to leave your desk or interrupting your concentration.

Also, funding for personal injury claims has become more difficult to obtain, which has made solicitors more cautious about engaging a medical expert witness as well as an ergonomist.

There is difference of opinion even between ergonomists regarding, for example, whether the rate of progression of a medical condition is a matter of ergonomics.

It features the approved design by Microsoft's resident Ergonomist Dr. Dan Odell.