S. McCabe

Kneeling Chairs – Good for back pain…or a gimmick?

Kneeling Chairs – Good for back pain…or a gimmick?

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…

  • Sep 25
  • 3 mins read
To Brace or Not To Brace? – Knee and Ankle Braces

To Brace or Not To Brace? – Knee and Ankle Braces

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…

  • Mar 10
  • 2 mins read
To Brace or Not To Brace? – Wrist and Elbow Braces

To Brace or Not To Brace? – Wrist and Elbow 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…

  • Mar 10
  • 3 mins read
To Brace or Not To Brace? – Back Braces and Posture Supports

To Brace or Not To Brace? – Back Braces and Posture Supports

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,…

  • Mar 10
  • 3 mins read
Toolbox Ergonomics – How To Handle Them Safely

Toolbox Ergonomics – How To Handle Them Safely

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…

  • Aug 11
  • 3 mins read
Heading Back to Campus

Heading Back to Campus

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…

  • Sep 01
  • 7 mins read
What is the Best Mattress, Pillow & Sleep Position?

What is the Best Mattress, Pillow & Sleep Position?

Sleep Ergonomics Although sleep may seem like a harmless necessity of life, it is important to respect that it still poses a risk for injury like any other activities we perform. Some risk factors for…

  • Jun 11
  • 8 mins read
What Is Sleep and Why Is It Important?

What Is Sleep and Why Is It Important?

What does sleep actually look like? Sleep isn’t a static state, we actually go through several sleep cycles with varying levels of brain activity (stages) throughout the night. The stages are divided into two categories:…

  • May 17
  • 7 mins read
Winter Safety – Best Tips For Snow Shovelling

Winter Safety – Best Tips For Snow Shovelling

Living in the Great White North is a beautiful thing, but it can come at a price, and I don’t mean the heating bill! Cities in Canada can average 2 metres (or 6.6 ft for…

  • Dec 12
  • 4 mins read
Is Your Wrist Pain Caused By Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Something Else?

Is Your Wrist Pain Caused By Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Something Else?

A quick Google search for hand and wrist pain is guaranteed to return with carpal tunnel syndrome at the top of the list. While carpal tunnel issues are prevalent in many situations, it is often…

  • Aug 21
  • 8 mins read
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