Certified Aging in Place Specialists and product designers are developing ergonomically designed homes and appliances that will allow the 78 million aging U.S. baby boomers to �age in place� (live independently in their own homes for longer periods of time)

The majority of Americans spend many hours sitting in a chair while working. A good seating system can help alleviate the risk of muscle pain and fatigue. Here are some common adjustments that your office chair should be able to make.

In ergonomics, you will frequently hear the term “neutral positioning” being used. Let’s clarify what those terms mean. This is part 2 of a 2 part series discussing the elbows, shoulder and neck. Part 1 covered the fingers, wrist and forearm.

In ergonomics, you will frequently hear the term “neutral positioning”. Let’s clarify what those terms mean. This is part 1 of a 2 part series discussing the fingers, wrist and forearm. Part 2 will discuss the elbows, shoulder and neck.

My top 10 choices to improve ergonomic health and help you avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and other computer-related hand and arm pain.

According to The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), heavy use of small personal music devices, smart phones and PDAs can lead to hand ailments. In addition to providing healthy usage guidelines, ASHT recommends the following hand and wrist exercises to reduce the risk of injuries.

Many websites now provide valuable information on guidelines for sitting and working posture. However, there are times when everything at the workstation looks right but the worker continues to suffer from repetitive strain pain. Here are a few tips to fine-tune your ergonomic intervention.

A review of the 3M Ergonomic Mouse. One of the first vertical mice on the market, the design of this mouse places the forearm in a neutral, hand-shake position relieving muscle strain and fatigue.

According to The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), heavy use of handheld electronic devices can lead to hand ailments. The summary of this national consumer education alert offers tips for preventing injuries caused by the use of small personal music devices, smart phones and PDAs.

A review of the Evoluent Vertical Mouse. The unique design of this mouse places the forearm in a neutral, hand-shake position rather than in a palm-down position relieving muscle strain and fatigue.