Whether you’re a casual gamer or a full-time streamer, your gaming setup can pose the same musculoskeletal injury (MSI) risks as a traditional office workstation. And for many in today’s digital age, gaming is work—making an ergonomic setup not just a luxury, but a necessity. Why Ergonomics Matters in Gaming Extended gaming sessions in poorly…
When it comes to organizing your storage spaces, ergonomics isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for maintaining your physical health and efficiency. One critical ergonomic principle is to store heavy items on middle shelves rather than on the floor. Here’s why this simple adjustment can make a big difference: Reduces Risk of Back Injury Avoiding Excessive…
Are you tired of the discomfort that traditional computer mice bring to your wrists and hands? You may not have known but there are alternative ergonomic mice designed to prioritize comfort and enhance productivity during prolonged computer use. Understanding the risks of traditional mice Traditional mice with their simple design; a small palm sized symmetrical…
Whether you’re typing your 100-page thesis, a report for work, or just doing everyday email and word processing, the repetitive strain of typing on a traditional computer keyboard can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and other repetitive strain injuries. Designers have created special keyboards that are more comfortable and easier to use, based on…
Have you been looking for a new desk chair? In your research, you may have discovered kneeling chairs and wondered if they were suitable for back pain sufferers. Kneeling chairs were first created and marketed by Norwegian designers in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. These chairs were influenced by sleek, simple Scandinavian design and…
Are you experiencing pain in your knees or ankles at work? In this final article of our 3-part series discussing orthopedic braces, we will be discussing knee and ankle braces. There are several types of braces to help relieve the symptoms of common musculoskeletal injuries like osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome and plantar fasciitis. Knee Braces…
Many people use braces to prevent an injury or when making a return to activity following an injury. Knowing what type of brace to use and the proper way to use it is crucial to ensure you are getting the maximum benefit and not having the brace causing additional injuries or pain. In part one…
Should you wear an orthopedic brace to prevent injuries at work? Both office and field workers look to braces to help with common ailments such as lower back and wrist pain. In this 3-part series, our injury prevention specialists at MoveSafe discuss the different types of braces available, their purpose and how they should be…
Small hand tools don’t weigh very much individually, but once you start piling them all into a toolbox the weight adds up quickly. Workers often carry around heavy, awkwardly shaped toolboxes in their right hands as they move between their truck and the worksite. This tendency to carry a heavy load predominantly on the right…
September has always been synonymous with back to school and the return to the classroom. The postures and tasks of a student and an office worker are very similar, with both often spending long periods of time seated, either at a computer, during lectures/meetings or while working on assignments/projects. As a young student you may…
