Saturday, 16 April 2011

Posture, movement and ergonomics

Ergonomics ...

Ergonomists study of human capabilities in relation to work demands.
 
POSTURE ...

In recent years, efforts to minimize the static ergonomists working attitude that is not needed and reduces the forces acting on the body to be set. Each of us can significantly reduce the risk of injury if we could be following ergonomic principles in mind:

- All activities should enable workers to become more diverse, but also healthy and safe postures.
- If the muscle force applied, it should be done with the largest group of the corresponding muscle.
- Activities should be done by working together around the mid range of motion. This applies particularly to the trunk, head and upper limbs.




The problem ...

But here we come to the problem - and a serious challenge to conventional ergonomic thinking: In order to implement these recommendations in practice, it would take an experienced observer with his own pain and muscle function and should be able to put it to a healthy attitude a change in each case. No one develops this kind of highly refined sensory awareness without specific training. Therefore, to bring the benefits of ergonomic research, we must learn to respect our bodies anew .*

Any attempt to improve conditions in the workplace can only limited success, if the problem is ignored.

Solutions ...

A training program, exactly the skills cultivated Alexander Technique. He has a long history of helping people develop a smooth coordination of thought and physical action required to monitor and change harmful posture and movement. In short, this allows the student to the principles of ergonomics in practice and help them as risk who developed repetitive strain injury and stress resulting from injuries to others. For example, offers a comprehensive study of the British Medical Journal published in 2008, evidence that the Alexander technique is a very effective way to relieve back pain.

Alexander Technique in the early 20th century before ergonomics was developed a science that is recognized and has since used by people of all ages and professions. This technique can be dangerous as the teaching method is simple and practical memorial to the ways in which they abused their bodies and how their everyday habits of work that can be described. She teaches people to work habits, work, and as the amount of excessive static muscle strength did not need to avoid creating apply to reduce your body. In other words, teach the technique that uses an appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity.

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