Anatomy and Posture
Anatomy determines our basic capabilities as people - the angles our hips can achieve, how far our knees will bend, why our elbows won´t bend backwards, etc. Ergonomics uses this to set standards and
Basics  Learn more about how the human body works, in regards to making sure your life is ergonomically healthy Body Awareness  Body awareness can conquer fatigue and the bleariness that comes with sitting at a computer for too long. Understanding human anatomy, kinesology and physiology can contribute to awareness. Body Awareness at Your Computer  Body awareness at work for those who have sedentary occupations such as computer work can be developed through breathing and subtle movements. Yoga, mediation, singing, and martial arts all use the breath to increase life energy, movement and good posture. So can you! Ergonomics of Sleep  Sleep is vital to health. What do you do when your normal sleep is interrupted, when you can't get into the position you've slept in for most of your life? Medical Conditions  Should you need to navigate your way through the medical system or to understand conditions caused by ergonomic factors, here are reference materials and articles. Musculoskeletal Pain  Articles and resources to help you understand and deal with pain due to ergonomic factors. Neutral Posture  Joints have specific motions they are designed to accommodate. For each motion, there are muscles that cross the joint positioned to pull the bones into the planned position and others to pull it back to the original position. Ergonomics Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Ergonomics Site Map
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