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How changing working postures throughout the day can minimize discomfort
We are starting our second month of working from home. Hopefully some have hit a groove and are loving the home life; however, we know there are others still struggling to find the best home…
- Apr 17
- 3 mins read
Ergonomics @ Home: Tips on Working From Home
Tips on Working From Home If you are temporarily or newly working from home, here are some helpful tips for a better workstation set-up as well as safe working habits. #1. Chair Find a comfortable…
- Mar 27
- 6 mins read
Office Ergonomics…it’s more than just a split keyboard – Part 3 of 3
As I mentioned in my last post, at MoveSafe we believe that injury prevention can be encapsulated into 3 simple ideas: Prepare and Maintain the Body Prepare the Work Area and Equipment and, Healthy Movement,…
- Mar 27
- 3 mins read
Office Ergonomics…it’s more than just a split keyboard – Part 2 of 3
As I mentioned in my last post, at MoveSafe we believe that injury prevention can be encapsulated into 3 simple ideas: Prepare and Maintain the Body Prepare the Work Area and Equipment and, Healthy Movement,…
- Mar 26
- 3 mins read
Office Ergonomics…it’s more than just a split keyboard – Part 1 of 3
As ergonomists, we often receive requests from individuals in discomfort who feel that the answer to their pain is a new chair, a split keyboard, or a cool ergonomic mouse. Although there are times when…
- Mar 25
- 5 mins read
The Big 3: How to Move Safely While Doing Physical Work
Back pain, shoulder pain, sprain, strain, and other injuries are all too common in the workplace. Healthy posture and movements are crucial to preventing these injuries and keeping your body healthy and strong from physical…
- Jan 08
- 3 mins read
What Every Manager Should Know About Injury Prevention
The majority of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace can be mitigated through effective injury prevention strategies. Musculoskeletal injuries are pain in the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and/or nerves and can be either acute (short-term) or…
- Jan 08
- 3 mins read
How to Spot Healthy Posture and Movements in the Workplace
While going through the recent website redesign for our MoveSafeⓇ Program, I encountered an interesting problem: there is little to no stock photography depicting proper posture and movement at work. What this signals us is…
- Jan 08
- 3 mins read
8 Ways to Setup Your Vehicle to Reduce Musculoskeletal Injuries and Pain While Driving
North Americans are spending more time than ever behind the wheel. On average, drivers in the United States reported spending an average of 50.6 minutes on the road driving each day. Many of us may…
- Jan 08
- 3 mins read
7 Tips to Create a Culture of Safe Movement in the Workplace
All too often, workers don’t learn the necessary skills and knowledge to avoid injuries until they have already been injured. It’s only in physical therapy that they learn the proper postures and movement to recover…
- Jan 08
- 4 mins read
