Sentences with word «ergonomist»

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

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.

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Once the employees feel the benefit, the change of posture through the day, [sitting] is not an option anymore,» says Dave Trippany, a senior researcher and corporate ergonomist for Steelcase, who works out of its R&D centre in Grand Rapids, Mich..

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

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.

Levent Çaglar, FIRA's chief ergonomist has been working with the Department of Education and its forerunners since the late 80s.

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.

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.

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.

Ergonomists ensure that the designs of systems, equipment and facilities provide the best levels of efficiency, comfort and health and safety for anyone using them.

Many ergonomists specialise in this field after gaining experience in other areas such as work - study, psychology, engineering, building or architecture.

Dr. Jacobs is a clinical professor of occupational therapy at Boston University, a board - certified professional ergonomist, a prolific researcher, a widely published author, and a recognized expert in the fields of occupational therapy and ergonomics.

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.

Ergonomists apply knowledge of people's characteristics to enhance their productivity, effectiveness, well - being and safety.

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.

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?

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

The new Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 features an ergonomist - approved contour shape and a slim, glossy design, which looks aesthetically pleasing and feels just right.

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

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.

To paraphrase a professional ergonomist's advice of almost twenty years ago, what one is applying something to should be physically visible.

Sarah Snable is a Certified Professional Ergonomist, Registered Kinesiologist and co-founder of PROergonomics, an ergonomics consulting firm.

Opportunities are advertised by careers services and specialist recruitment agencies, in national newspapers and in publications including The Ergonomist and The Psychologist, plus their online equivalents.