Our editor for this section, Marji Hajic, is an Occupational Therapist and a Certified Hand Therapist with over 14 years experience treating hand and upper extremity injuries. In addition to her clinical work treating established injuries, she naturally began to provide the information and tools necessary to help prevent injuries. This led to her developing an exercise DVD for upper body conditioning to prevent repetitive strain injuries (Healthy Hands) based on the exercises she teaches in the clinic. She has also spoken on injury prevention and ergonomics in community forums and provided exercise demonstrations during community events.
In the therapy clinic, newbies often gain encouragement and inspiration from the veterans, and the veterans are empowered with their ability to share their experiences and the knowledge that they have gained. An important goal for this website is to create a similar environment of interaction and sharing. After all, who can better provide information and product reviews then the people who are using the techniques and the equipment to make positive changes in their own lives?
In this forum, the science of ergonomics will come from the educational and informational articles based on Marji’s professional, clinical and academic experiences. The art of ergonomics will come from the shared experiences, from each individual taking the scientific ingredients and using them, expanding them, tweaking them to create their own recipe for success.
Chances are those who are browsing ergonomic websites already have concerns for themselves or for others around them, either personally or professionally. So, newbies, ask your questions; veterans, share your experiences; and professionals, throw in your two-cents as well. Let Marji know what works for you, what products you like, what knowledge you have gained. Our goal is to discover techniques that will make a difference in your ability to perform tasks comfortably and to meet job demands efficiently.
Ergonomics is a critical component in injury prevention. A targeted exercise program and wellness promotion can also have a significant impact. For further information on Marji’s approach to injury prevention, please visit her website. www.handhealthresources.com.
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