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 musculoskeletal injuries include: awkward postures, prolonged static positions, and contact stress. We encounter all of these factors as we sleep,…
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: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM). NREM is further divided into 3 stages. How long we stay…
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 you southerners!) of snow fall every winter. If done well, shovelling snow can actually make you stronger instead of wearing…
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 used as a catchall term for any generalized hand and wrist pain. Read on and you may be surprised to…
With so many desks out there, how do you go about selecting one that will work best for your home office? This blog post will provide you with some examples to guide you when selecting a new desk and modifications you may be able to make to your existing desk to ensure the best ergonomic…
